Naga Students’ Union Shillong and its Federating Units in collaboration with the well-wishers observed Naga Plebiscite Day on May 16. (Photo Courtesy: NSUS)
Shillong, May 16 (MExN): Naga Students’ Union Shillong (NSUS) and its Federating Units in collaboration with the well-wishers observed Naga Plebiscite Day on May 16 at Shillong under the theme ‘Rekindling Our History.’
The NSUS in a press release stated that it was held with the objective of bringing together all the Naga students, scholars and elders, residing in Shillong, to have an academic talk and discourse on the importance and legacy of the ‘Naga Plebiscite 1951’.
NSUS president, Imeka Z Awomi in the welcome address ‘delivered the greeting of Th Muivah, Ato Kilonser, NSCN (IM) where he echoed the message of unity among the Nagas and further called on the youth to carry forward the cohesive spirit of the Nagas.’
In his virtual greeting, General (Retd) Niki Sumi, President, NSCN (K) stressed the unity amongst the Nagas as the top priority in achieving the common goals. The NSUS president also conveyed the greetings of various Naga nationalist groups, students’ bodies, civil society organisations and well-wishers.
A documentary on Naga Plebiscite was also screened which was followed by exhortation from Tiatemsu Longkumer, Convenor, Naga Research Scholars’ Forum.
Professor Xavier Mao, NEHU, the resource person of the programme explained how the Naga Plebiscite gave birth to the consciousness of ‘Nagas as One’. He pitched for the unification of all the Nagas and articulated a defining vision for future stressing on the inclusive strategy of check and balance, the release stated.
Chiziinai Esther, Assistant General Secretary of NSUS, delivered the vote of thanks and concluded with a benediction said by Keveseyi Vero, Chaplain, Chakhesang Christian Fellowship, Shillong.
