Speech of Z. Royim Yimchungrü the Acting President of Naga National Council on the National Day of Naga Independence of 14th August 2016
I praise God on this precious occasion of our National Day of Naga independence. Since the declaration by the Naga National Council in 1947, acknowledged by the United Nations, 14th August has stood as a political landmark for our people. The Nagas must stand firm on our nationhood, which is our right. The world must recognize our nationhood and in particular Burma (Myanmar) and the world's largest democracy (India), who have occupied Nagaland illegitimately and forcefully, must leave our land.
The Government of India and Myanmar have divided our land and are entirely responsible for our plight and the long political turmoil in the region. They should be held and charged by the International Court of Justice at Hague (The Netherlands).
The NNC appeals to the world and the neighboring countries to come forward to support, defend and liberate Nagaland for justice, peace and development in the region for the interest of all concerned.
The Naga people, especially the intellectuals and the people who are well versed in Naga politics should take our problem to the international arena, using a non-violent and democratic approach. Unless strong measures are taken by our people, whether it is the national workers or NGOs, there will be no other way at this stage to reach our goal, as the Government of India will never settle the political plight of the Nagas. India has been merciless and aggressive in their dealings with us for the last six decades. While publicly being in so-called "political talks" they have continued to be deeply deceptive and insensitive behind the scenes and this is their strategy to dominate and occupy our land. Neighboring countries like Pakistan and China are now openly speaking out on the issue of political unrest in Jammu & Kashmir. They have expressed their concern and are speaking out for the Kashmiri people. This is a good political sign for the Nagas as well.
With regard to Naga political problem, the British Government (UK) must speak out for the Naga people as their Government was and is fully responsible for the political plight of the Naga nationhood. Today as we celebrate and observe our National Day, we must remember and salute our national workers who sacrificed their all for the cause of freedom. The NNC salutes all the heroes who gave up their lives for our nation. May God Almighty bless their families that they may prosper and shine for the Naga nationhood.
The Naga people also have to say that the Government of India and its army have put the lives and security of the North-East people in jeopardy by placing missiles like Brahmos and even nuclear weapons in the North-East region in preparation for war against the People's Republic of China. War with China will devastate and annihilate the entire North-East region, which is rich in raw materials and natural forest, as well as being of outstanding natural beauty. This is something that we, the people who stand for non-violence, are strongly against and we condemn the action by the Indian Government, which is in complete violation of International Human Rights and the rights of the people in the region. India - the largest democracy-is going to create war in the region.
The NNC also condemn those Naga groups who are compromising Naga political rights in their talks and cease-fires with Government of India. The prolonged talks and cease fires have really weakened Naga inalienable rights. The protagonists are now politically trapped and have lost their freedom of movement. This is a disastrous state of affairs. Therefore the Naga people should come forward to support and stand for the right political body, the one that can take our cause to the international arena for recognition.
The Naga people have a covenant with our living God, therefore, we must stick to our faith for the salvation of our people and land.
May our living God bless the Day and save the Naga people for His glory.
KUKNALIM.
.JPG)
