Here is speech of Q Tuccu, Chairman of NSCN (IM), on the occasion of 47th NSCN Raising Day.
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Dear friends and compatriots!
Warm greetings to every member of the NSCN on this auspicious 47th NSCN Raising Day. On this historic occasion, we pause to remember and pay our deepest homage to all those who, under different circumstances, laid down their precious lives for the sacred cause of the Naga Nation.
From our humble yet determined beginnings to the present day, the journey of the NSCN has been sustained by the dedication and sacrifice of its members. This milestone marks decades of perseverance, of turning vision into the pursuit of a progressive NSCN. Under the shared vision of our leaders, the organisation has grown from strength to strength. The success of any organisation is never the achievement of one individual alone; it is the collective effort of everyone pulling in the same direction.
After the demise of the NNC, immense human resources in terms of precious lives, emotional strength, sweat, tears, and spiritual energy were invested in raising the NSCN. Our leaders and forerunners, with unwavering commitment, conceptualised a deeply rooted Naga resistance movement founded on sacrifice, discipline, and conviction.
Dear friends and compatriots!
Raising Day should not merely be a celebration of the birth of an organisation; it must be a moment of renewal, a recommitment to strengthening the NSCN and moving forward with clarity of purpose. Like a tree deeply rooted, the NSCN must continuously reinvigorate its commitment. What truly matters is understanding why we are in the NSCN and building a quality of commitment rooted in selfless service to the nation.
It is a matter of serious concern that the organisation has, over time, become increasingly economically oriented, gradually losing sight of its foundational ethos. This drift has provided room for adversarial forces to exploit our weaknesses. Indiscipline, moral decline, and a lack of remorse for organisational degradation mirror the unrelenting Israelites wandering in the wilderness.
While NSCN membership has grown significantly, numerical strength alone does not guarantee vitality. An increase in numbers without fervour, dedication, devotion, conviction, and adherence to party discipline leads to stagnation. Too many have grown comfortable, benefiting from the sacrifices of others. Materialism, dependency, opportunism, and moral erosion have crept into our ways.
NSCN members cannot equate themselves with salaried employees. We must remind ourselves of the sacred oath we have sworn. As revolutionaries, our primary concern must never be personal comfort, but what we can contribute to the organisation and the Naga Nation. The dilution of nationalist spirit among the younger generation and the casual compromise of our historical and political rights demand our urgent attention.
We have grown too comfortable in our own world. Our constant pursuit of comfort and our reluctance to step beyond it have led us into complacency, portraying us as a people devoid of zeal. We no longer take pride in sacrificing our position, our privilege, and above all, ourselves.
Dear friends and compatriots!
On this Raising Day, the NSCN must re-examine the principles upon which it stands. This must be a time not only of remembrance, but of reflection and planning; for the present and the future. We must engage in honest introspection of ourselves, the party, and the nation, lest circumstances overwhelm us and reduce us to victims of our own inaction.
Resilience has always been the watchword of the NSCN. We must once again put on the armour of discipline, sincerity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the Naga national cause, and stride forward until our journey is complete.
Dear friends and compatriots!
In today’s world, strength is no longer measured merely by arms, but by adaptability, innovation, and strategic intelligence. Understanding the ground reality, anticipating threats, and knowing both the enemy’s strengths and weaknesses are critical. The NSCN must prepare to confront modern forms of warfare, including those shaped by advancing technologies. Without investment in intelligence and strategic awareness, we risk becoming powerless spectators of our own fate.
Dear friends and compatriots!
Though the historical, political, and legal rights of the Naga people are indisputable, rights alone are not enough. If we fail to adapt to global changes; socially, technologically, and economically and fail to formulate pragmatic policies, we risk leading our people toward ruin.
We must, therefore, renew our minds, spirit, faith, and resources; physical and financial alike, turning challenges into opportunities and dreams into realities.
Following the 1997 ceasefire, the NSCN engaged in sustained negotiations with the Government of India as two entities, culminating in the signing of the Framework Agreement on 3rdAugust, 2015, a significant step toward a political settlement of the Indo-Naga issue. Yet, continued attempts to backtrack on commitments reflect insincerity and double standards of India.
The times we live in demand strategic global engagement. Our struggle and our story must reach beyond the confines of Nagalim and the Indian subcontinent. The international community must be made aware of the betrayals and injustices faced by the Nagas, and we must seek moral, emotional, and economic support across the world.
Come what may, the NSCN must stand firm under the banner of “Nagalim for Christ.” God has never forsaken the Nagas. His guiding hand has led us through trials and triumphs alike. With thanksgiving, we acknowledge His will, His power, and His unfailing grace.
Long live NSCN!
Kuknalim
Q. Tuccu,
Chairman,
National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN).