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Student bodies from various regions commemorated the 65th anniversary of Naga national flag hoisting at a function organised by Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) at Parashen under Tseminyu subdivision on Monday.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the occasion, Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) president Sepili L Sangtam appealed for inclusiveness of all Nagas as a single entity and stressed all Naga political groups (NPGs), especially the seven NNPGs and NSCN (I-M), to sit across the table for one inclusive solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political issue.<\/p>\n
Extending appreciation to RSU for hosting the event to mark the first hoisting of Naga national flag by Thungti Chang at Parashen, Rengma region in 1956, he emphasised the importance of the occasion by stating that the flag was the only bond uniting Nagas in the already fragmented Naga society.<\/p>\n
He hoped that RSU would continue to observe the day in future and affirmed that both ENSF and RSU would continue to work towards fostering better relationships.<\/p>\n
In his speech, All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) president Wanglar Thürthung Monsang emphasised on unity among Naga youth.<\/p>\n
He said Naga national flag was the only symbol to unite Nagas and urged Naga youth not to forget contributions of leaders and elders who selflessly sacrificed their lives for the cause of Nagas.<\/p>\n
Lauding RSU for organising the event, Monsang appealed to all student leaders across political boundaries, including in Arunachal, Assam and Myanmar, to celebrate this historic day.<\/p>\n
Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) general secretary Liremo Kikon said RSU was always at the forefront in protecting the interest of Nagas, which other Naga leaders had often failed to do in the past. He mentioned that the union was an important pillar for NSF.<\/p>\n
He said the 65th anniversary of the Naga national flag hoisting was a “celebration of the identity, rights, traditions and cultural practices of free Naga people”.<\/p>\n
Reflecting how so many lives had been martyred in the past for the Naga cause, he remarked that there was no greater sacrifice than laying one’s life while defending Naga identity and for getting freedom from any forceful subjugation.<\/p>\n
Kikon said Nagas were indebted to Naga leaders for their sacrifices, adding that the commemoration of Naga flag hoisting was on occasion to reflect on the sacrifices of past leaders and their great legacy.<\/p>\n
Former RSU president Benjamin Lorin shared the history of Parashen, stating that the exposure of Nagas to outside world during World War I led to an awakening of consciousness among them as a distinct group of people inhabiting the South East Asian region and on the need to live as an independent and free nation.<\/p>\n
As the Nagas commemorated the first federal republic flag hoisting day, he said the occasion should make everyone look back to the more than 100 years of Naga struggle.<\/p>\n
“As young leaders, the future is in our hands,” Lorin remarked, and called for rededication to the cause “our” forefathers and parents had sacrificed their lives for and march together in unity. <\/p>\n
The programme was chaired by Rengma Selo Zi president Kenneth Kath. <\/p>\n
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