Kohima, May 16 (MExN): The Naga National Council (NNC) today observed the 57th Naga ‘Voluntary’ Plebiscite Day at Kohima village.
The message of the NNC president was read out on the occasion.
“Our people in Nagaland commemorate the historic plebiscite Day held on May 16, 1951 as the defining moment that brought about the Naga nation,” said NNC president Adinno Phizo in her message.
The NNC president thanked everyone “who work and stood together upholding our Naga national stand regardless of the difficult time.”
W. Shapwon, Joint Secretary, NNC while speaking on the occasion said that by conducting “this national plebiscite the NNC leaders laid a firm foundation of our nation and the Naga people made their solemn pledge for the future of Nagaland. Lhouvitsu, Tatar Hoho speaker also spoke on the occasion.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Shevohü Keyho, Kilo Kilonser.