In a landmark step towards unity and reconciliation, 15 Naga Political Groups (NPGs), 33 Naga Tribal Hohos and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) on September 27 adopted the Zunheboto Resolution, pledging to safeguard Naga unity and pursue an inclusive, peaceful political future.
The meeting expressed profound appreciation for the communities and organisations that have hosted and nurtured the reconciliation process. Heartfelt gratitude was extended to the Angami Public Organization, Ao Senden and the Sumi Hoho, along with their communities in Jotsoma, Ungma and Zunheboto, for their warm hospitality and steadfast support. “Their graciousness and spirit of oneness of the Nagas deeply affirmed the shared longing for reconciliation and unity among the Naga people,” they stated.
Special acknowledgment was given to the Sumi Hoho President and his executive “whose steadfast commitment has helped illuminate the path toward a shared Naga political future”.
The gathering also acknowledged and appreciated the Government of India’s recognition of the “uniqueness of Naga history” and the right of the Naga people to determine their future in consonance with their distinct identity.
Another resolution was on the “Joint Naga team” and the Naga Machang. The Zunheboto meeting affirmed the urgent need for all Naga civil and religious bodies to come together in support of the Naga Machang under the Council of Naga Cooperation and Relationship (CNCR).
The meeting affirmed that the Naga political journey is the inheritance of every village, clan and generation, and therefore demands a collective responsibility.
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Participants urged all Naga Political Groups to come together under one Machang without delay and infuse new life into the Naga Machang for collective pursuit of an inclusive solution. It was resolved that the CNCR would continue to work towards bringing all the NPGs with renewed vigor.
The Zunheboto gathering further called all Naga Political Groups and Naga Tribal Hohos to initiate processes of forgiveness within and among themselves so that Naga cooperation is achieved.
Acknowledging the positive impact of the Covenant of Naga Reconciliation—which ended years of factional violence—the resolution called upon NPGs, tribal hohos and all sections of the Naga people to initiate processes of forgiveness. “We declare that a Naga shared future is possible only through forgiveness and mutual respect,” the resolution declared.
Recognising the spiritual dimension of the Naga struggle, the meeting also appealed to all churches and religious bodies of all faiths across Naga areas to hold special prayer sessions at their convenience during the month of October 2025. These prayers, it said, should seek wisdom, healing and courage as the Naga people continue their journey toward reconciliation and renewal.
