The Naga National Council (NNC) was constituted by the Naga people on 2nd February, 1946. Thus NNC declared Naga independence on 14th August 1947 and conducted the Naga Voluntary Plebiscite on 16th May 1951 showing to the world to remain as a free Nation. On 22nd March, 1956 the Naga people through a Federation established the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) under the aegis of the Naga National Council (NNC). On that Historic day, the FGN made a covenant with God through the preamble of the Yehzabo (Constitution) of Nagaland, which reads, “We the people of Nagaland, solemnly acknowledging that the sovereignty over this earth and the entire universe belongs to Almighty God alone ………………….”. These are the authorities who read out the following Bible verses and hoisted the Naga National flag for the first time on 22nd March 1956 at Parashen, Rengma Region:
- Wheha, Ato Kilonser = Matthew 6: 33.
- Khriesaneisa, Kedahge = Romans 10: 18 and 1Peter 2: 9-10.
- Kruzhalie, Ahng, = Romans 8: 33.
- A.Z. Phizo, President, NNC = Zachariah 6: 4.
In order to resist the invading Indian Armed Forces which were sent by Nehru the then Prime Minister of India to Nagaland in 1954, the Federal Government of Nagaland was compelled to resist the aggressor, India and therefore, the Naga Army fought against Indian Armed forces till the International ceasefire was signed between the two Nations i.e. the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and the Government of India (GOI) in 1964 through the initiative of NBCC. But the Ceasefire Agreement was unilaterally abrogated by the GOI in 1972, and the situation in Nagaland became bad to worse and thereby many National workers were requested by the village leaders and parents to surrender. During this BROOM OPERATION carried out by the occupational Armed Forces of India, some National workers surrendered, but few National workers could withstand and came out without surrendering when peace was declared in Nagaland in 1975. In the midst of this ugly situation, God revealed to the Nagas that, “Peace is coming soon for the Nagas and so they (National workers) would celebrate the Christmas of 1975 peacefully with their family members or parents”. Truly this was fulfilled and peace was brought to Nagaland in November 1975.
More than six hundred National workers were released from different jails of India and some hundreds of National workers who were saved from the bullets and deaths of the Indian Armed Forces came home and celebrated the Merry Christmas of 1975 with their family members and their dear ones. How great and wonderful things that God has done for the Nagas. So we should always give thanks to the Almighty God.
At present many Nagas speak and write that reconciliation is a must and without which Naga sovereignty is not possible. Besides, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) played an active role to bring all the factions under its banner through: 1. Reconciliation 2. The Naga historical right. The FNR conducted several meetings in Nagaland as well as outside Nagaland to reconcile among the factions. It is seen that through the initiative of FNR, bloodshed in Nagaland was at least reduced. However the FNR did not come in touch with the historical right of the Nagas so far. In defence of the Naga sovereign right, many Naga patriots were killed by the Indian Armed Forces as well as by our own Naga brothers for holding the Naga Historical right and these are the most difficult tasks to save our people and nation from the outrages of traitors and the aggressor, India.
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life……….”. Before Jesus was crucified on the Cross, Jesus was brought before Governor Pilate for trial. Where the Jews shouted that Jesus be crucified and Barabas be set free, and that was happened. But Jesus rose on the third day bringing salvation to all mankind whosoever believed in Him. In the same way many Nagas are shouting in support of the murderers and traitors as Jews were in favour of Barabas. Judas Iscariot was one of the disciples of Jesus, but he betrayed his Master for the lust of money. Similarly some of our people are doing so and they may continue to do so till the victory of our Nation comes.
Thousands of Nagas have been killed by the renegades pretending to be a true Nationalist and our people are blindly believing them. Is not it a time for Nagas to understand? Can such Pseudo Nagas who are dwelling in the capital of the enemy bring logical solution for the Nagas? Can our people expect right solution from India the aggressor through imposters? All these are against the will of God and God does not want the Nagas to live together with the Idol worshipers.
The beautiful Nagaland never lived under any Kings or Queens nor ruled by any foreign nations, whereas India had been ruled by various Kings and Empires before British ruled over India. Therefore, India has no right to claim that Nagaland is an Indian territory. In order to wipe out our rights India had applied all sorts of barbaric acts, but by the grace of God and His protection we have been saved till today. From the beginning to this day, we have experienced His wonderful and miraculous deeds. Therefore, it is our bounden responsibility to proclaim His name to the world. The sooner we understand His love, the better we live in peace.
Urra Uvie: Nagaland
Acüyi Vadeo, Joint Secretary, Naga National Council.
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