New Delhi, August 14, 2026: The Naga Students’ Union Delhi (NSUD) commemorated the 80th Naga Independence Day at Dwaar Centre, Delhi, on Friday, bringing together more than a hundred intellectuals, students, activists, representatives of Naga organisations and well-wishers.
The programme, held from 2 pm to 4 pm, featured historical reflections, political discussions, musical presentations and calls for greater unity among the Naga people.
NSUD President Eno Chipika Zhimomi, in his welcome address, stressed the importance of preserving historical consciousness among younger generations. He said the Naga identity and aspiration for self-determination had been transmitted across generations and emphasised the responsibility of Naga institutions to keep the spirit of the movement alive.
Representing the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Eli Ningreichon Tungshang highlighted the spiritual dimension of the Naga national movement and urged younger activists to connect political engagement with spiritual conviction. She also called for the significance of Naga Independence to be reflected in everyday values and responsibilities rather than being limited to an annual commemoration.
Dr. Pou of the Global Naga Forum (GNF) said the commemoration should not be viewed as antagonistic towards any nation or state, but as an affirmation of the Naga people’s right to exist as a people and pursue their collective aspirations. He recalled the declaration of Naga independence on August 14, 1947, and stressed the responsibility of succeeding generations to safeguard the land, identity and pursuit of a self-determined future.
The keynote address traced the evolution of the Naga national movement from the formation of the Naga Club and its memorandum to the Simon Commission to the establishment of the Naga National Council (NNC) and the declaration of independence in 1947. It also covered the Naga Plebiscite, the underground government, the political and armed struggle under A. Z. Phizo, and the later emergence and factional developments of the NSCN.
The speaker expressed concern over continued fragmentation among the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and urged the groups to work towards a common or shared programme to safeguard the broader interests and future of the Naga people. The prevailing situation in Manipur was also cited as one of the contemporary challenges confronting the Naga people.
The keynote address further called for vigilance on issues including the Free Movement Regime (FMR), preservation of Naga languages and traditions, ethical conduct, professional excellence, unity and solidarity, and the collective welfare of Naga society.
The programme also featured musical performances, including “Who Am I” and “Wind of Change.” The event concluded with a vote of thanks by NSUD Secretary Eno Yurngam A. Shimray, followed by a closing prayer by Eno Kholi Jonah, Pastor of Hope for the Nation Church, at approximately 4:10 pm.
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