Dimapur, September 11 (MExN): The Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) held its 38th Foundation day on September 9 at Republic of Hiyo, Dimapur.
The commemoration was attended by some of the founding members namely Labu Sakhrie, Luingam Luithui, P.S Lorin, Gugs Chishi, Hokiye and a number of NPMHR members from South Sector and Delhi sector.
A brief history of NPMHR was delivered by Secretary General, Neingulo Krome, who shared the efforts and sacrifices made by the founding members while also pointing out how the atrocities in the Naga areas under militarization strengthened the movement for human rights and the need to gather more support outside.
The gathering paid homage to the memory of Late Ahu Sakhrie, one of the founding members and observed a minute of silence. “It began with small discussions in the hostels, meeting each other, coming across people concerned about the atrocities,” said Hokiye reminiscing about the formation of NPMHR in Delhi.
NPMHR, one of the first organizations in India to challenge the Supreme Court, was not formed magically but through long deliberations and discussions, noted Hokiye further expresing hope that the movement will continue to create consciousness among Nagas.
Founding members Luingam Luithui and Dr. P.S Lorin too spoke of the establishment of NPMHR and its impact to the Naga society as well as outsiders.
Founding members Labu Sakhrie and Gugs Chishi shared their experiences of the movement in the initial days. While Gugs Chishi enthralled the gathering with his original composition “My Home Country", Labu Sakhrie paid a tribute with a Trade Union Song called “Joe Hill” which was a popular song during the early years of NPMHR in Delhi.
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