KANGPOKPI, December 20: A book on the Indo-Naga peace process with focus on the proposed ‘Naga Peace Accord’ was launched on December 18 at Dimapur, Nagaland.
The book christened “A Way Forward”—the idea of a peace accord between India and the Nagas’ written by Along Longkumer, senior journalist and founding Editor of The Morung Express had been launched by three leading Naga personalities- Rev. Dr. Tuisem Shishak, Niketu Iralu and Rev. Dr. Wati Aier.
In a simple yet innovative way, the launching of the book was organized without any kind of a formal programme with the three personalities dedicating the book at different places while Dr. Lanusangla Tzudir of Heritage Publishing House handed copies of the book to the three personalities.
Describing Rev. Dr. Tuisem Shishak, Niketu Iralu and Rev. Dr. Wati Aier as the ‘Triumphant Three’ of our times, Along Longkumer expressed admiration for their contribution towards the Nagas and for being true role-models, especially for the upcoming generation.
“It is only fitting therefore that the three of them who continue to inspire us all should release this book of mine”, stated the senior journalist.
According to the Author, the book is an attempt to understand some of the important questions in the peace process between India and the Nagas and how to resolve these have been suggested with possible formulations including on the two core issues of sovereignty and integration while it