Kohima, August 12 (MExN): Under the aegis of the All India Freedom Fighter Successors’ Organization (AIFFSO) Nagaland State Unit, the 74th Anniversary of the Quit India Movement was observed today here at Hotel Japfu Ashok, Kohima.
Addressing the gathering, Neilo Koza, Secretary, AIFFSO, North East Chapter said, the very movement was launched on August 8, 1942 by Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai demanding the withdrawal of British rule from India. The movement was also popularly called as Civil Disobedience Movement.
Others who spoke on the occasion included Zeliezhu Angami, President AIFFSO, Nagaland State Unit, R. Sopu Angami, Advisor, AIFFSO, North East Chapter, and Mohokiya Apon Rengma, Executive Member. Guolhuolie Rio, General Secretary, AIFFSO, North East Chapter also attended the function.
Earlier, the function was led by Vingol Chaya, Vice President, AIFFSO, Nagaland State Unit, opening prayer was invoked by Y. Taiwang Konyak, Information Secretary, AIFFSO, Nagaland State Unit, welcome note was delivered by Kikrovi Sakhrie, General Secretary, AIFFSO, Nagaland State Unit.
