Civil society organisations taking the lead. And this is a welcome change from the venom spewing stance of some, which have spared no words in going hammer and tongs along communal lines. Central to all this is the indefinite economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council since the midnight of October 31 and the counter blockade in the valley. No indication that the economic blockade will be rolled back anytime in the near future, but it is a welcome change to see some civil society organisations leading the way and organising joint meetings such as the all community meet on December 21. A positive indication that despite the venom being spewed all around and the overt and covert communal tones used by some elements which may come under different names, there are still some people who instil confidence in all with their sensible and mature approach to the issue at hand.
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