WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025
Ode to the Naga National Council: 75th Naga Plebiscite Day
On the sixteenth of May, in the year ‘51,A call echoed through the hills, a new dawn begun.
Published on May 20, 2025
By EMN
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- “On the sixteenth of May, in the year ‘51,
- A call echoed through the hills, a new dawn begun.
- Under A.Z. Phizo’s steadfast, guiding hand,
- The Naga National Council united our land.
- With thumbprints as tokens, our voices rang clear,
- A democratic chorus, a pledge sincere.
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- Ninety-nine point nine percent, our hearts did
proclaim,
- For independence we stood, igniting the flame.
- A testament bold, to our ancient decree,
- “Leave us alone,” we cried, “let us be free!”
- From the shadows of history, our spirits arose,
- A nation united, despite all our woes.
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- Yet, the path was not easy; the struggle was long,
- As external forces unleashed their cruel throng.
- Through unimaginable trials, we stood side by side,
- With truth as our armour, in valour and pride.
- Though persecution rained down, we could not be
quelled,
- For the love of our land in our hearts ever swelled.
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- We honour our pioneers, the brave souls who fell,
- Their sacrifices etched in a timeless spell.
- Though divisions may linger, and discord may reign,
- The spirit of Naga will never be slain.
- For every Naga has a tale that must be told,
- A story of courage, of hearts made of gold.
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- In this moment of reflection, we gather anew,
- To celebrate the Plebiscite, steadfast and true.
- Seventy-five years of a mandate divine,
- A call to unite, to reclaim what is mine.
- With the Naga Plebiscite Commission at the helm,
- We stand on the shores of our own sacred realm.
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- Supported by voices of the people, we rise,
- Planning the future beneath open skies.
- A year-long commemoration, a journey we share,
- With activities planned, our heritage laid bare.
- From the old to the young, let each heart ignite,
- In the spirit of unity, let us shine bright.
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- To the youth, we entrust this legacy grand,
- Nurture our story, take a strong stand.
- With passion and purpose, let your voices resound,
- For the baton of history is yours to be found.
- Together we flourish, in strength we belong,
- As we weave our tomorrow, a vibrant song.
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- So here’s to the Naga, our spirit unbowed,
- In the face of adversity, we stand proud.
- With faith in our future, and roots in the past,
- Together we forge a legacy that will last.
- On this solemn day, let our hearts intertwine,
- In the name of our freedom, our voices align.”
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- Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla
Nagaland Districts
