Tikhir leaders reconcile; previous orders, FIRs declared ‘null and void’

Kiphire, October 21 (MExN): The Tikhir Baptist Biti Atükhianti Peace Mission Team on Tuesday convened a reconciliation meeting at the Tikhir Baptist Church in Kiphire Town to “resolve internal community matters.”The meeting, chaired by M Tsulimthong, President of Tikhir Baptist Biti Atükhianti (TBBA) and Convenor of the Peace Mission Team, was attended by the TTC team led by P Timong and RT Kius along with other members.Both parties addressed various disputes and misunderstandings regarding tribal leadership, the release said. RT Kius and his team members agreed to work and extend full cooperation to the TTC led by P Timong, with the aim of restoring “peace, unity, and cooperation among the community members as guided by the principles of respect, love, and community welfare” in the Christian faith.In a significant move, all previous orders or actions issued by either party, organisation or village council including “suspensions, expulsions, FIRs, citizen disownship, non-cooperation, High Court petitions and other related disputes” were declared “Null and Void” (withdrawn) with immediate effect. The meeting resolved that any organisation or council attempting to enforce such previous orders or carry out unilateral actions (individual or collective) against any member shall be considered null and void. It also cautioned that any individual or group attempting to create division among the tribe would face stern action individually, without affecting the village or organisation.  It also strictly prohibited statements on social media or public platforms intended to defame, mislead or create division, and urged everyone to maintain peace and harmony. The reconciliation meeting minutes were signed by P Timong, N Yantsuthong and T Tsuthong from the P Timong-led team, and R T Kius, S Moa Tikhir and T Wongsuthong from the R T Kius-led team.Following the reconciliation, a prayer programme was conducted on October 21, at TTC Ha Kiusam, chaired by M Tsulimthong. Short speeches were delivered by TTC President P Timong and RT Kius, followed by a thanksgiving prayer by Rev M Shiuto, Executive Secretary, TBBA. Frontal organisations, GBS from all Tikhir villages and members from both parties attended the programme.