62nd Pochury Black Day observed

September 7, 2022 55 Views No Comment

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 7 (MExN): The Pochury Students’ Union (PSU) organized the 62nd Pochury Black Day on September 6 at Freedom Park Matikhrü village under Meluri sub-division.

A press release from the PSU informed that the programme was chaired by Tsiarhotho Tsangkhure, President of Matikhrü Students’ Union; while welcome note was delivered by Wilson Katiry, Chairman of Matikhrü Village Council.

Müphatho Nyuthe, President of Pochury Students’ Union said that the “Matikhrü massacre should be acknowledged by every Naga as it is the supreme sacrifice done in the history of Nagas struggle.” He also stated that, enough of blood was shed and tortures were meted upon the Nagas in all Naga inhabited areas, “and so we should all rise and be not enticed with packages and temporary solution; and rather stand as one.”

He also discouraged the “Naga freedom fighters in forming new groups for self-benefit in the pretext of taking Naga issue forward.” Urging upon the negotiating parties to expedite the talks, he stated that solution should honorable, inclusive, acceptable and lasting solution for the younger generation.

Sürhothsü Phoji, President of Pochury Mothers’ Association gave the solidarity message. Acknowledging the sacrifices of the Nagas, she urged upon the gathering to foster and usher peace for peaceful coexistence and harmonious society. She also called upon all the Naga political groups to unite and fight for the Naga cause with utmost sincerity.

Solidarity messages from A Kenneth of Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) and Zarsie Nyuthe, Member, Collective Leadership, NSCN/GPRN were read out.

Words of gratitude were proposed by Kuorho Pojar, Head Goan Bura of Matikhrü.

On behalf of the NPMHR, A Kenneth said, “we mark this 62nd Pochury Black Day, i.e., September 6 in remembrance and commemoration of those martyrs who will ever be in our hearts and in our history.”

“The brutal and horrific killings that took place 62 years back reminds us that there is still war going on even if there is peace as we are yet to achieve what ancestors and our leaders fought for.” He said that the day “reminds us that with this gathering history that is in front of us there are forces still both within and outside the Naga society who wants quick fix solution for personal glorifications. They are even ready to accept packages knowing fully well that it will have political ramifications.”

He beseeched all Nagas to “learn and meticulously work to avoid this kind of history to not repeat again.”

Meanwhile, Zarsie Nyuthe, in his message, said that the “blood-soaked soil of Matikhrü is still wet and flowing in our veins despite being trampled upon by alien hegemonic forces of modernity, power and control.”

“Every blade of grass, every leaf of every branch in Matikhrü village whispers a message – of peace and unity, of justice and equality that brought Pochury tribe together. We celebrate today not just the martyrdom, but our diversity and unity,” he stated.

“Let no one, including me, or any collaborator of India, through position or power – big or small, shoot off your shoulders for their ulterior motives, to barter away your unprecedented sacrifices and struggle, with a few pieces of silver or platitudes,” Nyuthe said.

He added that the Indian army’s “dastardly genocide on Matikhrü which left the entire Pochury region and Naga nation stunned was despicable; an act of cowardice, to say the least.” “The sacrifices of our brave brothers who laid their lives for the Nation shall not go in vain. The entire Naga nation stands shoulder to shoulder with clasped hands in solidarity with the families of the courageous martyrs,” he added.

Source: https://morungexpress.com/62nd-pochury-black-day-observed