Dimapur, February 24 (MExN): “Please remember that women are often the strongest voice with their prayerful involvement for peace and courage to stand upright at all time defending the Naga people’s rights,” affirmed Q Tuccu, Chairman, NSCN (IM) while addressing the 13th General Assembly of the National Socialist Women’s Organization of Nagalim (NSWON) on February 23 at Hebron.
Speaking on the occasion, Tuccu said, “Women’s vital role was unequivocally recognized in our freedom movement as we look back into the history. The task of the nation building is an arduous task that involves men as much as women.” He added, “This 13th General Assembly should be used to strengthen your spirit of nationalism as we are passing through a challenging period. You have a meaningful role to play to instill courage and hope in our political struggle for our God’s given right because you are the corner stone of the Naga society. We need your contribution more than ever before to build a strong and vibrant Naga nation.”
Appreciating the NSWOM, Tuccu said, “in your midst there are many wonderful and inspirational women trying their best to advance women’s role as they stand side by side with men to make more meaning of women in the Naga political struggle. Please keep up the spirit. The Naga nation owed you so much because your increasing level of political education will go a long way to unleash your power for a better future." Tuccu reminded that the NSWOM have “formed the political base upon which we male leaders could rise up higher in the service of the nation. You hold the logic of patriotic spirit pushing the men to go forward and never to look back in the fight for national liberation.” Paying tribute to the “many fallen women who suffered martyrdom,” Tuccu said, “Let us be inspired by their sacrificial spirits as they embrace death to give us a better future.”
