The National Secretary of Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji, Pandit Krishneel Krishan Tiwari says they are overwhelmed with gratitude that the Methodist Church of Fiji will conduct a forgiveness session for the Indo-Fijian community for the hurt caused in the past years.
Tiwari thanks the Methodist Church for being considerate and appreciating the descendants of the Girmitiyas and the citizens of Fiji.
He says they would like to assure them that they have the same love and respect for the iTaukei culture and people.
Tiwari says they want to build relationships with other faith-based organizations in Fiji and abroad to maintain a united nation.
The thanksgiving and reconciliation service will be held at the Vodafone Arena from 2pm Sunday, May 14th.
This is part of the Girmit celebrations organized by the government.
President of the Methodist Church of Fiji, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai says the church’s standing committee had decided that they should lead a process as part of the Girmit celebrations to thank the Indo Fijian community for their contributions, and also work on rebuilding the country, and creating a positive impact towards race relations.
Reverend Vunisuwai says the coups starting from 1987 hurt many people a lot.
He says the curse of those coups overshadow the country, and true reconciliation is needed.
He says they have committed wrong acts against members of the community which are totally wrong in the eyes of the Lord.
Assistant Minister of Woman, Children and Poverty Alleviation and the Chair of the Girmit celebrations, Sashi Kiran hopes the Indo Fijian community will turn up in numbers to reciprocate the love and the acknowledgment of the past, so we can build together the foundation for the future.
Kiran says there is a lot of hurt and we all have to set the foundation right.
