Echoes of Forgotten Dreams (Naga Sovereignty)

Hoshika H Sumi 

Our fathers and grandfathers bravely fought for Naga sovereignty, even with very little food and supplies. They endured their pain in silence while their families, relatives, and the entire Naga people were brutalized. Widows and orphans were left in the wake of their sacrifice, while some survivors shared their struggles and adventures, telling stories of hope and unwavering vision.

My father and grandfathers longed for Naga sovereignty, assuring us that it was within reach and urging us to prepare. “Get educated,” they said, “for the future will need you, and countless opportunities will arise when freedom reigns.”

Now, many of them rest beneath the earth, and a few remain, their hearts still tied to the hope of Naga sovereignty. But today, those who call themselves freedom fighters have forgotten the reason they once fought. Divided into 26 factions, with more expected to come, they compete not for the cause, but for their own power.

To you, who now bear the title of freedom fighter: Do you not hear the cries of your fathers and grandfathers? They dreamed, fought, and suffered for Naga sovereignty, yet it seems you have abandoned their vision. How will you face them in the afterlife? Though your battle now may not be for the sovereignty your fathers and grandfathers dreamed of, at the very least, unite with your brothers instead of seeking your own fame.