‘Time for Nagas to speak out in one voice with one purpose’

August 15, 2023 11 Views No Comment

Our Correspondent
Kohima | August 15

The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) celebrated 76th anniversary of Nagaland Independence Day declaration at Transit Peace Camp, Kohima on August 14.

In his message to the Nation, FGN Kedahge Gen (Retd) Viyalie Metha called upon every bonafide Naga citizen to rededicate “our lives to God and desist from repeating act of foolishness but be awakened and let the past be the past.”

He said, “Let us give chance to good deeds for our nation. Time has come for Nagas to speak out in one voice with one purpose. For our task ahead, every single Naga is needed to take part that no one be left behind.”

He stated that whatever may be the agenda of the enemy in applying its notoriety over Nagaland, “we remain one family and uphold the same stand ‘Urra Uvie’ (Our land is ours). We shall not be cowed down by India’s evil designs. We are not demanding anything from anyone, but we are defending our country Nagaland and our rights to be a Nation among Nations.”

He said that the mandated Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) always uphold the policy of non-violence and maintain peace and tranquillity with all neighbouring people and nations, and shall continue to do the same.

Stating that many young Naga people are having different talents and able to do so many things in different fields which is given by Almighty God, Gen (Retd) Metha called upon all the talented young Naga people to come forward and join hand in moulding and shaping Nation.
He also challenged the youth to contribute their talents to the nation in whatever ways they can and march together for the right cause of “our Nation.”

Earlier, the programme was led by Col. (Retd.) Ipuak Riame, Secretary, FGN. The programme also witnessed Bible reading & prayer by chaplain Neilhoutsii, special song by Ashengmai & friends and closing prayer by Maj Gen VS Jonio, GOC, S/C, Naga Army.