NNC observes 76th anniversary

February 3, 2022 55 Views No Comment

February 3, 2022
Correspondent

Naga National Council (NNC) observed 76 years of its formation at Peace Hall, Chedema on Wednesday.

In her message to the people, council president Adinno Phizo recalled the Naga history when Naga Club submitted a memorandum on behalf of the Nagas on January 10, 1929 to the visiting Simon Commission at Kohima, urging the British to leave Naga people alone.

She stated that with India’s aggression on Nagaland, people faced tremendous hardships and alleged that Indian State terrorism and atrocities continue unabated till today.

Citing the recent killing of 14 Naga civilians at Oting and Mon on December 4 and 5, 2021 she said this was testimony to the horrific saga of India’s occupation of Nagaland since 1950s.

She clarified that the Nagas were not fighting for political power, but to save their country from foreign domination.

Thepfulhouvi Solo, who delivered a brief speech on the occasion, recalled the past pioneering leaders who had volunteered and fought for Naga people.

He said the primary objective was to demonstrate that the Nagas were one and a unique people.

However, looking at the present situation, he lamented that today the Nagas had split into different groups, while pointing out that it was initially agreed upon to stand as one.

He called upon all Nagas to come forward and reaffirm to unite.
In her capacity as a concerned Naga citizen, Toshinaro Longchar delivered a powerful speech. She asserted that Nagas were independent and that conviction was not a mere belief, and ought to be connected to economic, political, cultural and social reality.

She requested the Nagas to reflect on their way of living and wondered whether the present generation was aware with the roots of history.
Longchar urged the people to explore and engage their minds towards Naga cause and come out with innovative ideas in all aspects of Naga polity.

The programme was chaired by NNC spokesperson Kolezo Chase, with special numbers by CCRC Youth and Male voice by Chedema Baptist Church followed by mass prayer.

Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/nnc-observes-76th-anniversary/