‘Reinstating the practice of critical empathy’

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NSCN (IM), NNPGs donate relief items through FNR in a show of solidarity

Morung Express News
Medziphema | May 14

Prompted by the ongoing crisis in Manipur whichhas displaced countless of people, and committing itself to practice of critical empathy during such tiring times, a team from the FNR along with representatives from the NSCN (IM) and NNPGs travelled to the Kuki Baptist Association Mission Center, Khaibung, Medziphema on May 13 to stand in solidarity with those displaced by the violence.

At a brief solemn program held in the Chapel Hall of the Mission Centre, FNR Convenor, Rev Dr Wati Aier said the civility that comes after such a difficult time of human pain and suffering indicates the possibility of collective oneness between different communities. He expressed regret at the way the situation had unfolded in the neighbouring state and desired that peace and good sense would prevail between the two opposing groups.

At the same time, “We’ve come here to show solidarity to our brothers and sisters especially for the victims of the recent conflict in Manipur,” he said.

As a gesture of goodwill towards the affected people, the NSCN (IM) and the NNPGs, through the FNR, donated relief items in the form of rice and lentils (dal).

President of Kuki Inpi Nagaland, L Singsit, Retd DG, Prisons, Home Guards and Civil Defense, shared on the merit of individuals coming together during times of difficulty which creates a long lasting bond. “We all know that there has been a lot of violence in Manipur and although we are not directly involved in it, we feel the anguish of the people,” he stated.

Moreover, such act of giving reinforces the love and compassion of the Naga people towards the people in need, he noted.

On the occasion, the Presidents of the Kuki Students Organization, Nagaland and Kuki NuteKiloikhom (Kuki Mothers’ Association), Nagaland spoke about the anguish and trauma experienced by the people during the violence.

Rev Dr Ellen Konyak Jamir and Dr Visier Sanyü spoke on behalf of the FNR expressing solidarity and critical empathy.