P Chuba Ozukum, Former President of Naga Students' Federation (3rd from L), Mteisuding, President Naga Students' Federation (4th from L) seen with others during the NSF observance of 76th Naga Plebiscite Day on May 16.
'Convince young minds to come together & pursue the legacy of the leaders of the past'
Morung Express News
Kohima | May 16
"Where are we heading to?" is a question that every Naga must raise, asserted P Chuba Ozukum, Former President of Naga Students' Federation (NSF) while addressing the 76th Naga Plebiscite Day Celebration 2026 at the NSF Conference Hall on May 16.
Urging the gathering to think and analyse under what circumstances the Naga Plebiscite was held in 1951, he also lamented that there are so many "pseudo Naga patriots today" whereas the historic Plebiscite was conducted when there was only one Naga movement.
"Unfortunately, we have so many groups today", he remarked in this regard. Further highlighting the sacrifices of our forefathers and leaders, he also posed, "Are we in a position to fulfill their dreams today? Are we in a position to fulfill what we have achieved in 1951 on this day? What is the way forward? What are we going to do? What are we supposed to do? Or what have we been doing for the past many decades?"
Towards this end, he underlined that, "all of us should insist, and try to bring all the Naga Groups together, and also question the negotiators from different groups if they believe in the Plebiscite."
He challenged the Naga Students' Federation by saying that, "we must under any circumstances convince our young minds to come together and pursue the legacy of the leaders of the past."
Stating that we should realise that this day should not be just a mere celebration or reminder, he urged the gathering to move forward with responsibility while also citing that, "our forefathers have done their part, and history is now waiting to see.
In his presidential address, Mteisuding, President Naga Students' Federation affirmed that the Naga Plebiscite is not just a series of events but a memory that our forefathers outrightly stood for to free the Naga people from the Indians and British.
Stating that it is a historic moment and a day to remember that would also take Naga people forward, he further paid his respects to all those who have laid their lives for the Naga nation.
Pointing out that we are still facing a lot of difficulties while citing the recent atrocities, he underlined that Naga people are a peace loving citizen. However, he cautioned that "if Naga people are tested with patience we are not going to leave behind, and we make it very clear on this historic moment."
Earlier, he also hoisted the Naga Flag while George Arche, Associate Pastor (Youth), Mao Baptist Church Kohima said the invocation, and Kenilo Kent, General Secretary, NSF chaired the programme.
