Kholi urges Nagas to be prepared and alert
NSCN (I-M) on Monday celebrated “71st Naga Independence Day” at Council Headquarters (CHQ) Hebron on Monday with kilo kilonser, Hukavi Yepthomi, as chief guest.
Kilo kilonser, who hoisted the Naga national flag, also read out the speech of NSCN (I-M) vice president “Gen (Retd)” Kholi Konayk on the occasion.
In his speech, “Gen(Retd)” Kholi urged the Nagas not to take anything for granted “at this last and crucial stage of our political negotiation with the Government of India” but be more alert and better prepared “to neutralize any negative element that tries to disrupt us.”
Reminding the Nagas that “nothing is certain until it is achieved”, the NSCN (I-M) vice president appealed to all including “National workers” and the public to make concerted efforts with full sense of responsibility and accountability towards achieving “a lasting solution to our political problem with India.” He cautioned that unless Nagas were ready to collectively realize the danger of ‘self-destruction’, Nagas would face destruction beyond repair. (Full text in p-6)
Elaborating on the peace process, NSCN (I-M) steering committee convenor, Rh Raising, said that the ‘historic’ Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015 between government of India and NSCN as two entities was based on the unique history of the Nagas.
He said that the Framework Agreement would be the beginning of a new relationship between India and the Nagas, adding that the Nagas needed India as much as India needed Nagas.
“The Framework Agreement was signed on the 3rd August of 2015 through the grace of the Lord and the wise statesmanship of leaders of the two peoples, which will certainly open the ‘Era of the Nagas’,” he said.
On the occasion, short speeches were delivered by Naga Hoho vice president, H K Zhimomi, Naga Mothers Association (NMA) president, Abeiü Meru, Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) Nagaland sector convenor, Kenneth; Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) advisor, Toshi; Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) general secretary, Boveio Poukai Duo; Tirap Changlang Longding People’s Forum (TCLPF) president, N Changmi; Zeliangrong Boudi, NC Hills, Assam president, Pouheu Newme; Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) vice president, Ghokheto; United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) chairman, Hukavi T Yepthomi.
Earlier, the invocation was said by Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur, senior associate pastor, Lanlongo Yanthan, while closing prayer was offered by CHQ, Hebron pastor, Rev D Heutui.
A silent prayer in remembrance of the martyrs was led by GHQ head chaplain, “Lt. Col.” Daniel.
The event was marked with songs and a Naga army drill by the NSCN cadres.
NSCN (I-M) Vp. Bn.: NSCN (I-M)’s Vephutso & Zasibituo battalions, Naga army celebrated 71st “Naga Independence Day” at Vp.Bn. headquarters Tsiemekhuma village on Monday, some 40 km away from the state capital.
On the occasion, “Lt. Col” Akho Nagi MSM CO Vp.Bn. hoisted Naga national flag and took salute.
“Lt. Col” Akho, who also read out the speech of NSCN (I-M) vice president “Gen (Retd)” Kholi, sought service and contribution from the public to achieve the final goal at the earliest. He also appealed to the gathering for extend cooperation in all their endeavours in the future also.
Others who spoke on the occasion included “Lt. Col” Vikato MSM Co ZB.Bn., Angami youth organization (AYO) president Neiguvoto Krose, Angami students’ union (ASU) vice president Petekhrietuo Kiewhuo and representative of Tsiemekhuma bawa village council.
Programme was led “2nd Lieut.” Aso, SPO Vp. Bn., invocation prayer was said by Tsiemekhuma bawa pastor, welcome address was delivered by “Lt. Col.” Khehoto-MC 2 I/c Zn. Bn. On the occasion, vote of thanks was proposed Lt. Col Mahaimi 2 i/c Vp.Bn. while benediction was said by pastor Sendenyu associate pastor followed by feast. SPO read out the names of promoted Naga army officers. Programme was attended by around 500 people including rank and file of Naga army, ASU and AYO officials, Tsiemekhuma villagers, public leaders and others. (Correspondent)
Naga history cannot be tempered: Kitovi
Naga history cannot be tempered: Kitovi
Government of People’s Republic of Nagaland/National Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRNN/NSCN) on Monday celebrated 71st Naga Independence Day at its council headquarters; Khehoyi designated camp.
Speaking on the occasion, GPRN/NSCN Ato Kilonser, N. Kitovi Zhimomi, said that Naga political right and history cannot be tempered with or interpreted conveniently to suit either the Government of India (GoI) or a section of Nagas.
Ato kilonser asserted that it was a grave political judgement to attempt an exclusive solution when a people’s or a nation’s political fate is at stake. “It must be noted that hurriedly signed political accords or agreements, as past episodes tells us, without the real stakeholders is futile and unforgivable,” Zhimomi said, adding that it would only inflame the patriots to explore and execute appropriate actions deems fit in order to defend a people’s sovereign right.
Determined to uphold legacy: Addino Phizo
Determined to uphold legacy: Addino Phizo
Naga National Council (NNC) commemorated 70th Anniversary of Naga Independence Day at Peace Camp, Chedema, Kohima Monday. FGN Kedahge “Gen (Retd)” Viyalie Metha, unfurled the national flag paid respect to “all those heroes who laid down their lives in defence of Nagaland”.
FGN vice president, L Kiaso, read out the speech of the NNC president Adinno Phizo in her absentia. In her speech, Adinno Phizo said commemorating 70th anniversary of Naga Independence was a great day for the Nagas to look back not in anger but wonder and be thankful to God how Nagas people could pull through in various obstacles and overcome in every difficult time in the past years.
She said that present generation were determined to uphold the legacy handed over by the past Naga leaders.
In his address, FGN Kedahge “Gen (Retd)” Viyalie Metha lamented that ever since Naga declared independence on August 14, 1947, Nagas have been suffering from the hands of the overwhelming Indian occupational armed forces in the land.
He said India thinks it had inherited Nagaland from the British but the fact was that Nagaland was never a British Subject.
Kedahge said Nagaland thus declared her own independence on August 14, 1947, adding that India had no right to occupy Nagaland by force.
Highlighting the history between India and Nagas, he said whatsoever the case may be, the truth that “Nagas are not Indians and Nagaland is not Indian territory” be prevail in the end.
The occasion was marked by folk songs and cultural presentations. On the occasion, some Naga army personnel were also presented bravery award.
Earlier, FGN Killo Kilonser Shevohü Keyho said the invocation while FGN Tatar Hoho speaker Lhouvitsü proposed vote of thanks.
Naga history unique: Wangtin
National Socialist Council of Nagaland/Government of People’s Republic of Nagaland (Reformation) on Monday celebrated 70th Naga Independence Day at CFSB office Mon which was graced by its president Wangtin Naga.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Wangtin Naga saluted all responsible for their selfless sacrifice rendered for the nation thus far supporting the survival of “our tiny Naga Nation in the face of multiple hurdles and catastrophe caused by our adversaries.”
He also acknowledged the past Naga leaders for making Naga history a unique one, saying “this unique history is the only inherent property of the Nagas today”.
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