Dimapur, June 21 (MExN): The Overseas Naga Association and the Kuki National Organisation have mourned the demise of Chairman SS Khaplang who passed away on June 9 at Taka.
Overseas Naga Association
The Overseas Naga Association (ONA) has stated that it shares the Naga people’s loss of the passing of SS Khaplang, Chairman of NSCN (K).
“Khaplang was a luminary among the generation of Naga patriots who devoted their entire lives to the Naga people’s struggle for freedom from colonial domination and outside interference,” a condolence note appended by Visier Sanyü, President, and Paul Pimomo, Secretary General, on behalf of the association stated.
“He was there fighting against impossible odds at every turn, from the height of the struggle to the day he died on June 9, at age 77. An unflinching lifelong dedication, like Khaplang’s, to the cause of human rights and dignity deserves universal admiration. And he richly deserves the Naga people’s gratitude for making all the Nagas in Myanmar part of the Naga struggle to become a nation - his unique contribution,” the message read.
Joining “our people” in honoring Chairman Khaplang’s life and legacy, the Overseas Naga Association prayed for his soul to rest in peace.
Kuki National Organisation
The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) also mourned the demise of Chairman Khaplang stating, “The ethnic people of Northeast of India and Northwest Myanmar (Burma) have lost an eminent revolutionary leader.”
“That Khaplang passed away at this juncture is highly unfortunate,” a condolence message from KNO President PS Haokip stated and added, “Our prayers are for the Naga people to persist in the unification process, that the Almighty will bless and bring to fruition the efforts that began in the lifetime of Khaplang.”
The KNO further prayed for comfort to the bereaved family members and for his soul to rest in eternal peace.
