The Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has strongly condemned what it described as “unacceptable hostility” shown by residents of Moava village on February 13 against the leadership of the Chakhroma Public Organization (CPO) and accompanying officials and members who were reportedly present to maintain order and mediate a conflict.
In a statement issued by its President Diezevisie Nakhro and General Secretary Rajuselie Chucha, the Union termed the incident deeply unfortunate and entirely uncalled for. It stated that leaders representing both the community and the administration, who had stepped in to bridge differences and resolve tensions, were allegedly met with physical assault and injury.
The Union described the act as aggression and a pre-determined attack against individuals working toward peace, asserting that such actions are alien to the culture and traditions of the land.
The ASU emphasized that the Naga homeland must remain a zone of peace and declared that it would not tolerate any community resorting to high-handedness or violence, whether against another tribe or among their own people, to settle disputes.
While reiterating its commitment to diplomatic and peaceful solutions, the Union stated that the recent violence marked a line that should not have been crossed. It warned that any further escalation of tension would be viewed as a direct threat to regional stability and a challenge to established authorities.
The Union also expressed its support for the ultimatum already served by the Chakhroma Youth Organization (CYO), urging the concerned parties to respect the stipulated timeframe and work toward a resolution that restores dignity and harmony within society. While maintaining a firm stance against what it termed lawlessness, the ASU expressed faith in traditional systems of justice and hoped that sincere efforts would be made to rectify the situation promptly.
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The statement further noted that the preservation of long-standing communal harmony is a collective responsibility and affirmed that the Union remains vigilant, expecting that the law of the land will prevail to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
The Angami Students’ Union also declared that it would not allow any “myths to rewrite the history” of the people and stated that those residing in the homeland must be reminded about “who is who”.
