I give all glory and honour to our Almighty God for His unfailing love and guidance, which has sustained us through difficult challenges and brought us thus far.
As we celebrate the 46th Naga Republic Day, let us reflect on our enduring struggle for self-determination and our aspiration to live as a free people under the sun. Today, we honour the sacrifices of our martyrs, who dared to dream of a better tomorrow and cleansed our land with their blood. Their ultimate sacrifices must never be forgotten, and their ideals must continue to guide our actions.
Fellow citizens, in this land where resilience and determination have always been our hallmarks, we stand united to celebrate the vision set by our predecessors—a vision of a free nation built on the ideology of a “Sovereign Christian Socialist Democratic Republic.”
Our journey toward self-governance and the assertion of our political rights among nations has never been easy. External forces have repeatedly attempted to impose their will upon us, using military might to subjugate our people and undermine our principles. Yet, they have never succeeded. Today, we reiterate our unwavering commitment to the Naga people’s right to self-determination. Our inherent rights to preserve our rich traditions, customs, and unique identity—the very foundation of our struggle—must be protected at all costs. Without our identity, we are a lost nation.
The NSCN will never accept the artificial boundaries imposed upon us, which have divided the Naga people against our will. We stand firm in defending our God-given land and its resources. The Government of India’s decision to revoke the “Free Movement Regime” is strongly opposed by the NSCN. Any adverse consequences arising from this contrived border fencing will rest solely on the shoulders of the Government of India.
The Naga political struggle has traversed a tumultuous journey marked by armed conflicts, untold hardships, sacrifices, and political dialogues that have shaped our present political landscape. It is long overdue that we iron out our differences, unite under a shared vision, and work cohesively to bring an end to this “state of ambiguity.”
To this end, the NSCN, as a major stakeholder alongside the Naga National Political Alliance (NNPA), will relentlessly and vigorously pursue a comprehensive solution with the Government of India—one that is honourable and inclusive. Our approach will remain feasible, people-centric, and rooted in the desires of the Naga people, who must remain at the heart of all political talks.
On this occasion, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders and the general populace for reposing their trust and mandate in our government. Let us move forward together with an unwavering spirit of patriotism in our pursuit of freedom.
God Bless Nagaland!
Kuknalim!
Presidential Address of Lieut Gen (Retd) Khango Konyak on the 46th Naga Republic Day commemorated by Government of The People’s Republic of Nagaland; Designated Camp Thamsao.
