The apex body of the Tangkhul tribe of Manipur – Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has appealed for peace to all candidates, associates, parties, voters and other stakeholders so as to ensure a peaceful 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
The statement of the Tangkhul body came days after disruptions by gunshots at the public meetings attended by the intending candidate of Indian National Congress for Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency, Alfred Kangam Arthur on two consecutive incidents.
In a press release on Thursday, TNL stated that Nagas need to collectively refocus on their ultimate goal of Naga nation with greater perseverance, conviction and commitment in their collective strive for the Naga’s future above everything else. “Nagas have come a long way in their collective journey of struggles, sacrifice and continue to stand together in prayers,” it said.
“We have suffered enough bloodshed at the hands of our enemies in striving for just peace. Our land should not be treated as a war ground for gunfights by any parties in contrast to the ideals of our Naga Nation that we espouse,” Tangkhul Naga Long said.
Asserting that all citizens should be allowed to participate in the upcoming election without fear, the Tangkhul body urged that all the concerned authorities should ensure a smooth and safe 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The Tangkhul tribe has evolved as a peace loving and peace guarding society by objectively weaving their differences and pluralities and it is crucial to preserve this tolerant character for future generations, it added.
