In a historic assertion of their sovereign rights, the Naga National Council (NNC) was democratically established on February 2, 1946, at Wokha Village. This marked the inception of their distinct national identity under the name “Nagaland,” which was officially reaffirmed by the NNC on December 10, 1950. The name signifies the land inherently belonging to the Nagas, underscored by its historical, religious, and political importance, as validated by the Yehzabo (Constitution) of Nagaland.
Throughout its journey, Nagaland has maintained its unique identity, extending its reach globally, even being acknowledged by Ralph J. Bunche, then Under-Secretary of the United Nations, on October 13, 1965. Such recognition underscores the steadfast dedication of the Nagas to their homeland and identity. The document states that any deviation from its true history, such as those allegedly initiated by leaders Isak Swu, Th. Muivah, and S.S. Khaplang in 1980 and again through the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015, is viewed as a distortion of historical facts.
Critics argue that these actions have created confusion among the Nagas, but the call remains firm to preserve the established legacy, echoing the Biblical sentiment of honoring established landmarks. As such, the narrative of Nagaland’s sovereignty is presented as an immutable truth, demanding preservation to prevent the rewriting or distorting of the Naga Nation’s true history. Such historic milestones, it is suggested, should remain untouched, echoing biblical counsel against altering established truths.
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Publish Date: 2024-11-16 23:08:00
