Kiumukam Yimkhiung
President, NNC/GDRN (N-A)
Dear fellow Nagas
On this auspicious and historic occasion of 68th anniversary of our Naga Republic Day, I extend my warm greetings in the name of our saviour and Lord Jesus Christ to all Nagas spread across the globe. I salute, honour, acknowledge and pay my deepest homage to all the patriots, who laid down their lives in the service of the Nation and its Homeland. The sacrifice and martyrdom of our patriots will ever be engraved in the history of our Naga Nation and serve as a source of inspiration for generation to come.
Friends and Comrades. History is clear that the Nagas were never under any rule… foreign or domestic. prior to the imperialistic British rule of our Naga Homeland. We Nagas were living as a free, independent, self administrated village republic states, with the departure of the colonial force from Indian sub-continent and the subsequent division of Nagas in 1953 without consultation were merged with the union of India and Burma by late Jawaharlal Nehru and late U Nu the then Prime Ministers, for which we have to pay with precious lives and blood which can never be forgotten or forgiven.
Today as we stand at the crossroad for our future through political dialogue for permanent, honourable and mutually acceptable lasting solution. The sincerity and the commitment on the part of the Indian Government is to be question in resolving the longest running confrontation in the modern history. The NNC/GDRN (N-A) under the ageist of Working Committee of NNPGs have been working tirelessly for normalcy and peace in Nagaland. The signing of the historic document known as the “Agreed Position” on 17th November 2017 and successful conclusion of talks on 31st October 2019 and have further strengthen our resolved to carry forward the legacy of our forefathers. We have demanded what is rightfully ours and the GOI has accepted the reality that we have the Political and Historical right. We believe and hope that those at the Top helm of India will understand the tormentor and suffering of the Nagas and the wisdom of pragmatic reality of goodwill and understanding in resolving of our long protracted Naga issue.
Fellow Nagas, in the depth of my heart lies a fire that burns with passion, a flame that refuses to die. Today I call each and every one of us to let the fire rage and sore with fervour of thousands suns, for we stand on the precipice of history ready to embark on a journey that will define the very essence of who and what we really are.
The call for all Nagas to unite resonates within us, stirring our spirits and igniting a sense of purpose that cannot be ignored. It is a call to reclaim our rightful place in our great nation. We as Nagas, it is our duty and obligation, our destiny to heal that call with every fibre of our being. We must rise, not as an individual, but as a collective force, unstoppable and unyielding in pursuit of our liberation. Whether we contribute through the sweat or brow, the power of our prayers and belief will ever guide us .each and every one of us as Naga has a role to play in this epic saga of resilience and redemption for our Solution.
We all understand and know that it had been arduous and long journey for all of us and we cannot halt now. So My dear friends, Let us march forward with heart full of passion and eyes fixed firmly on the horizon, Let us seize this movement and opportunity to shape our future that our younger generations is worthy of. Together we can overcome any obstacle, conquer any foe and with a collective will we can build a new Nagaland for Christ, with a collective will were everyone is a master. we should once again be ever united, much stronger and underscore the need to rise above adversarial position and allow space for sanity to prevail enabling divine intervention to guide our people towards honourable, lasting and permanent solution. We need to emphasise the importance of forgiveness, Love and peaceful resolution among all NPGs. Once again I call on all Nagas, That with every beat of your heart and breath in our lungs, let us declare to the world that we will not rest until our dreams/solution is fulfil.
Lastly, NNC/GDRN (N-A) acknowledges the unwavering support and prayers of all the stakeholders, The apex organisations, Tribal bodies, Civil Societies, Students bodies, Women Organisations, Forum for Naga Reconciliation, Prayer warriors, churches of all denomination, General populace etc. May God’s grace be upon us all. “Long live Nagaland”
‘Kuknalim’
Speech delivered on 68th Republic day
