NNC observes 65th Foundation Day

Dimapur, February 2 (MExN): The Naga National Council (NNC) remembers its 65th year of formation, on February 2, with a call to the people “rise up and shoulder the responsibilities of the Naga nation in defense of our birth right as bestowed by the Almighty God.”
The NNC came into existence with on February 2, 1946 with T Aliba Imti Ao as the president. “The formation of NNC was based on clear identity ground of God’s creation of the Naga race, history, tradition and culture. Thus with fair and far-sightedness of NNC leadership and together with the will, the leaders of the day formally brought the Naga families of all the Nagas together into one big family as a nation,” stated  a note from B. Pashen, vice president of the NNC.
According to the NNC the Nagas have their ‘ancient territory’ known as Nagaland that comprises of all Naga regions. “And originally and historically Nagaland is the homeland of the Nagas from olden time. And we have been in Nagaland as free Naga people and a sovereign nation. In other words, Nagaland is never part of foreign people’s country. Our forefathers clearly owned Nagaland. They were the master of it and we continuously own it till date.”
Independence was declared fro Nagaland by the NNC on 14th August, 1947 a day ahead of India’s, the note said. “And that NNC sent the historic declaration message of Nagaland independence to British India Government, India and United Nations. Briefly speaking, NNC is firmly grounded on the undisputable foundation of Naga historical right.”
Village elders, both young and old volunteers and “national” leaders of Nagaland worked all day long “for public good” and “Nagaland’s future,” the note asserted. “The deeds and achievements of the past showed that the NNC leaders led by AZ Phizo made extensive touring in important regions as well as other areas too, to let the people understand the right of the Nagas and sovereign Nagaland.”
The NNC then conducted “Naga voluntary plebiscite” to uphold Nagaland’s independence, the note said. 99% voted in favor of Nagaland independence, the note said. “Truly, the former NNC leaders did well and boldly shouldered together national duties and responsibilities for a bright and happier Nagaland,” the NNC explained.
Eventually, the note said, the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) was set up in 1956 and constitutionally guided under what was stated as the “yehzabo” (constitution) of Nagaland in the face of aggression by India. “By the grace of God there is a halt of war but the aggression is yet to come to an honorable end,” the NNC stated. The NNC calls upon all to “rise up and shoulder the responsibilities of the Naga nation in defense of our birth right as bestowed by the Almighty God.”