HEBRON, October 18, 2026: National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) Chairman Q. Tuccu has called on Naga leaders and national workers to rise above their differences and prioritise the collective interests of the Naga people, emphasising unity, justice, dignity and a peaceful political resolution of the Indo-Naga issue.
Addressing the commemoration of Naga Martyrs’ Day at the NSCN headquarters in Hebron on Sunday, Tuccu paid tribute to the Naga men and women who sacrificed their lives for the Naga national movement. He also acknowledged the suffering of bereaved families, stating that their grief and hardships remain an inseparable part of Naga history.
Tuccu said the struggle was rooted in the desire to protect Naga identity, land, culture and the right to determine the people’s future. Recalling the killing of Ino. Zasibito Nagi in Kohima on October 18, 1952, he described the incident as a defining moment in the history of the Naga movement.
The NSCN chairman recounted several incidents of alleged atrocities against Naga civilians, including village burnings, killings, torture and the displacement of communities. He also referred to the Longtukrü war, Operation Bluebird, the 1994 Mokokchung incident and the Oting incident of December 2021, in which 14 civilians were killed by security personnel.
Describing the sacrifices of those who died for the Naga cause as an enduring part of the people’s collective memory, Tuccu urged the Naga people not to forget the responsibilities entrusted to them by the martyrs. He stressed that remembrance must translate into a commitment to truth, justice, integrity, unity and respect for human dignity.
On the political question, Tuccu reiterated the NSCN’s preference for dialogue and negotiation over violence and bloodshed. He urged the Government of India to approach negotiations with sincerity, transparency and political will to resolve the Indo-Naga issue, while maintaining that peace must be accompanied by justice and recognition of the Naga people’s aspirations.
“Do not divide. Do not surrender your dignity. Do not abandon peace,” Tuccu said in his message, calling on the younger generation to learn Naga history, preserve their land, language and culture, and reject hatred.
He also appealed to Naga elders, church leaders and national workers to guide the people away from vengeance, corruption and oppression. He said leadership should serve the people and remain accountable to the suffering and aspirations of ordinary Naga families.
Tuccu further called on Naga leaders and organisations to place the common interest of the people above individual and organisational considerations, stating that differences should not undermine unity or the shared political aspirations of the Naga people.
Noting that the third Sunday of October coincided with Naga National Prayer Day, the chairman urged Nagas across Nagalim to pray for deliverance, guidance and strength. He described prayer as a source of spiritual strength and reaffirmed the NSCN’s Christian commitment.
The commemoration concluded with a renewed pledge to remember the martyrs, protect the unity and dignity of the Naga people, pursue political aspirations through negotiation, uphold truth and justice, and work towards a future in which children can live with security, dignity and hope.
Tuccu ended his address by praying for the bereaved families, the Naga people and their leaders, and calling for the enduring remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives for the Naga cause.
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