Dimapur, June 21 (MExN): National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) General Secretary Th. Muivah on his itinerary of peace and reconciliation from June 16 to 20, 2010 to all parts of Nagalim stopped over the historic Jotsoma village where all the Naga martyrs from Jotsoma village have been laid to rest to pay respect while coming from Pfutsero in Chakhesang homeland.
A press note issued by Information desk Office, Ato Kilonser, NSCN/GPRN mentioned that at the memorial of first Naga National martyr Zasibito lay encircled many other national martyrs including his son Capt. Zasibito Nagi Naga Army; Kruzhalie s/o Lhukielie amongst many other involvement for the Naga cause was a leader of Naga Youth Movement and Chief Justice of FGN; Brig. Reivilie, the most wanted “Naga warrior” by the Government of India ; Capt. Rovito Peseyie s/o lt. Luoleitha the first Naga casualty of war on March 18, 1956, Goyiepra Nakhro s/o Neikulie one of the signatories to the Simon commission report in 1929 and others.
The note stated that the General Secretary and his team reached the martyrs park at 12:30 pm and in the solemn moment gave a moving account of Zasibito and other national martyrs and “shed tears of joy and triumph”. Muivah stated that he heard about the martyrdom of Zasibito when he was in Class VII and was deeply inspired knowing he had died for the nation. He observed that the sacrifice happened at the right time and believed that the sacrifice of Zasibito had inspired the Nagas, generation after generation. A unique history began with him. “The Nagas were emboldened by the sacrifice and for him and all the Nagas the incident and the slogan of “Nagaland for Christ” motivated his passion and feeling of nationalism” he stated.
The General Secretary remembered that during his college days the journey from his birthplace to his place of his study he could get a glimpse Jotsoma. He was heartened knowing what Zasibito had done for the nation and such a supreme sacrifice was one factor that inspired him to join the Naga national struggle. He was very much stirred by the presence of many other national martyrs in the martyrs’ park. He feelingly stated that he was always touched by people who gave their life for the nation and that he is here today because of their sacrifice. If such sacrifice were not there he would not be standing here in Zasibito memorial.
The General Secretary declared that he has taken this journey of peace and reconciliation and intent to touch as much as possible different Naga villages and towns in Nagalim. He invoked the name of Jehovah the maker of heaven and earth and thanked him for giving to the Nagas, Nagalim. He also thanked God for people like Phizo and Zasibito on whose account he and others had taken the decisive decision to join the national service.
Later in the evening the General Secretary and his team had an interactive session with Jotsoma village. He stated the fact that when many of the Nagas tribes were living in ignorance the Angami Nagas educated the Naga people and showed the way. He also mentioned that Nagas must be the master of their future and how the Nagas decide at the present turn of history will be crucial. He observed that the Nagas cannot effort to remain neutral but must decide keeping in mind the rights of the Naga people.
Reiterates call for reconciliation
Dimapur, June 21 (MExN): Expressing deepest gratitude to the Jotsoma village for the warm reception, NSCN/GPRN General Secretary Th. Muivah in a ‘thanksgiving’ note reiterated that to understand each other is a matter of national necessity. While stating that reconciliation must be there amongst the Nagas because we cannot fail to understand the importance of our time, Muivah said, “We are searching for people who will be there for the Naga nation. And we know that those who believe in the existence of the nation will be there today and tomorrow too.”
“We are proud of the sacrifices offered by your brave sons and daughters in the course of our national struggle,” Muivah said adding that the sacrifice that has been made is always dear to us and the precious life of Zasibita on October 18, 1952, our first national martyr was a turning point in our history and it equally drew the respect and attention of all who are concerned for the fate of the Nagas.
While giving ‘honour’ for the sacrifice, Muivah added, ‘we are in search of history and we are here to look into the past time for our tomorrow. We have come searching for you and even within a limited time you have welcomed us warmly and wholeheartedly. We know your heart; you have the respect for our nation.’
He also made the call to ‘understand together the right way’ and ‘see that we are not misled.’ “The ideas of the world that do not respect our rights and aspiration will challenge us but we will be there for the test. I believe in Nagalim,” Muivah stated.
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