Today, the Nagas celebrate our 62nd Naga National Martyrs Day in commemoration of the naga patriots and national workers who laid down their lives in condemnation in fighting against the domination of our nation.
62nd years have passed, on this day, the October 18th ‘1952, Naga public launched a silent procession on the street of the Kohima city to protest against the violent atrocities and repressive police actions adopted as a measure of the Indian government’s policy towards the Nagas. During the procession an Indian police officer shot dead Zasibito Nagi, who was one of the prominent Judges of the Naga customary central court. In the wake of this bloody and tragic incident, the 18th October was declare and provlaim as Naga Martyrs Day. Since then, Nagas have been observing this day, every year (18th October) as tribute to the Maretyrs for Naga National Cause, who gave their lives today for our Nagas tomorrow.The NNC/PGN believes in sovereignty and Non-Violence, today we salute those patriots and Naga National workers who gave their lives on the alter of Naga self determination and freedom. The Naga Martyrs sacrifices the precius lives for sovereignty and not for emotional Naga unity and artificial naha integrations. And on this historic dayu we do firmly resolved that we shall continue the struggle with renewed vigours and wisdom until we attain the last achievement.
It is my earnest appeal to the Nation especially the intellecxtuals and Naga young generation to come forward unitedly withfull vigours to solve this vexed Naga problem before we are enslaved to the other foreign nation s. we uphold the truth and unity Divided factions with ultimate goal, nor could bring our National cuase to a peaceful and final settlement.
May God bless our NAGA’S land
Kuknalim.
(Temjenyanger Aier)
President
NNC/PGN
