SC Jamir urges Nagas to ‘wake up’ and lead amidst crisis

KOHIMA — Former Governor and former Chief Minister of Nagaland, SC Jamir, called upon the Nagas to “wake up” and lead the people, stating that the situation of the Nagas is in a bad state and is getting worse.

SC Jamir was addressing the gathering during the Tsüngremmong 2025 festival celebration, organised by the Kohima Ao Telongjem (KAT), on Friday at Kisama Heritage Village.

To the Ao community, he recalled that in the political history of the Nagas, there were many leaders from the community who had led the people, and therefore, he called upon his tribesmen to stand up, lead the people, and save the Nagas from the issues surrounding them.

He also reminded the younger generation that among the Nagas, the Ao community was the first to embrace Christianity, but advised them to stay humble and not take pride in it. Instead, Jamir urged them to guide and lead the Nagas during difficult times."

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Further, he appealed to the Nagas in general not to sell their votes during election, emphasising that doing so would mean selling their rights.

During the programme, short speeches were also delivered by T Chubayanger, president of KAT; Lanutemshi Longkumer, DB of Mokokchung; Metsubo Jamir, Minister for Rural Development and SIRD; and Marsanen Imsong, president of Tir Ao Senden.

Folk song and cultural items were also performed by Kohima Ongpangkong Telongjem; Watsu Telen, Kohima; Kohima Longjang Senso Telongjem; Kohima Longsa Senso Telongjem, Telok; and Kohima Jangpetkong Senso Telongjem.