NSCN(IM)-GOI peace talks will bring peace not conflict: Newmai

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Oct 30

Parliamentary secretary for minor irrigation, CADA, agriculture, works and sericulture, Awangbow Newmai today said talks between NSCN-IM and Government of India is a peace talk for the country and not a talk to create conflicts and divisions in the nation.

He said that the recent spate of comments on the ongoing talks between the two parties is unfortunate and he urged all not to create confusion in the minds of the people with apprehensions and presumptions.

He was making this statement in the Chaga Ngee celebration held today at Namraining Tamei headquarters as chief guest of the function.

He said that Manipur has had enough of conflicts because of apprehensions and that it is time now to try to live peacefully with love, respect and understanding to have progress in our society.

He added that Indian government is trying and will bring an amicable and an acceptable solution for the problems facing by the people of the state.

The parliamentary secretary said that Chaga-ngee is one of the most important festivals of Liangmai tribe and he appreciated the efforts of the organising committee for taking forth the important tradition of Liangmai culture.

He also said that he would try his best to make this day a restricted holiday of the state. He said that he had spoken to the chief minister Nongthombam Biren about this and received a positive response.

Chaga-ngee is a celebration to mark the season of reaping which also serves as a time for renewed strength for the future of an individual and a community as a whole.

It is celebrated every year on October 30. Nagaland recognised October 30 as a state holiday for the Liangmai community to celebrate with cultural and religious fervour.

The grand event was organised by Chaga-ngee Organising Committee and was attended by around 1700 people.