Lt. Vamuzo, former CM of Nagaland, to the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid during the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid crisis:
"Our voice and our numerical strength are insignificant in the present dispute between the two contending giants, the Hindus and the Muslims. But on behalf of my people, the Nagas, I would like to say that to the countless millions of devout Hindus, Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, must be what Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, is to us Christians. So, we can understand what they feel. I venture, therefore, to humbly but urgently appeal to you to please make an inspired gesture that will touch and satisfy the hearts of the Hindus without harming the dignity and message of Islam. Indeed, in doing what is right for Hindus on this issue will be a strong affirmation of the true greatness of Islam. Such a generous gesture would lead to the followers of all the religions of India offering to help our Hindu brothers and sisters to build a temple for understanding, healing and true worship. In view of the rising communal tension in the country, allow me to make this fervent appeal to your Eminence for high statesmanship.” #25thDeathAnniversary