SENAPATI: The eightieth Naga Independence Day was noticed at Katomei Village Native Floor in Senapati district on Friday, with Naga civil society organisations reaffirming their dedication to Naga unity, id, peace and the political aspirations of the Naga individuals.
The programme was organised by the Senapati District College students’ Affiliation (SDSA) underneath the aegis of ANSAM, and started with a Naga Flag March from Mao to Senapati district headquarters, adopted by a public gathering.
Addressing the gathering, UNC Basic Secretary Vareiyo Shatsang remembered the sacrifices of Naga forefathers who endured imprisonment, killings, starvation and hardships whereas defending their land and id.
He recalled the August 14, 1947 declaration of Naga independence by the Naga Nationwide Council, saying it represented the assertion of the Naga individuals’s distinct id and political proper.
“Regardless of variations of opinion from inside and with out, Naga unity will make the Nagas robust,” Shatsang mentioned, calling for unity amongst Naga tribes, safety of land, tradition and id, and peace in Naga villages.
He additionally urged the youthful era to grasp and carry ahead the sacrifices of their forefathers.
In the meantime, the Naga Ladies’s Union Vice-President mentioned the 80-year journey was a testomony to the sacrifices and resilience of the Naga individuals.
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“As Naga girls, we proudly affirm our dedication to preserving our id, defending our heritage and strengthening the unity of our individuals,” she mentioned, urging Nagas to not permit “division, concern, or adversity” to weaken their unity.
She known as upon the individuals to maneuver ahead with “dignity, religion, and unbroken resolve,” concluding with a name for Naga unity and the preservation of the Naga spirit.
SDSA President A. Saloni Toni, in his handle, known as upon the individuals, significantly the youthful era, to unfold the message of freedom, liberty and peace, whereas upholding the values and aspirations of the Naga individuals.
The programme featured the hoisting of the Naga nationwide flag, speeches, a congregational hymn, de-hoisting and benediction, and was attended by representatives of Naga civil society organisations, college students and members of the general public.
