Dimapur, Jan 31: The NSCN-IM, while accusing the Government of India of playing the “double standard” policy and not sincere, said the international community must be made aware of the betrayals and injustices faced by the Nagas.
“We must seek moral, emotional, and economic support across the world”, NSCN-IM chairman Q. Tuccu said on Saturday while delivering a speech at the 47th NSCN Raising Day at Camp Hebron off Dimapur.
Recognising the importance of understanding the global trend, the NSCN-IM leader said that the times “we live in demand for strategic global engagement”. Tuccu added, “Our struggle and our story must reach beyond the confines of Nagalim and the Indian subcontinent”.
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The NSCN-IM leader then said that in today’s world, strength is no longer measured merely by arms, but by adaptability, innovation, and strategic intelligence.
Tuccu further said that understanding the ground reality, anticipating threats, and knowing both the enemy’s strengths and weaknesses are critical. He also said the NSCN-IM must prepare to confront modern forms of warfare, including those shaped by advancing technologies. Tuccu added that without investment in intelligence and strategic awareness, “we risk becoming powerless spectators of our own fate”.
Tuccu then stated, “Though the historical, political, and legal rights of the Naga people are indisputable, rights alone are not enough. “If we fail to adapt to global changes, socially, technologically, and economically and fail to formulate pragmatic policies, we risk leading our people toward ruin”, he stated, adding, “We must therefore renew our minds, spirit, faith, and resources, physical and financial alike, turning challenges into opportunities and dreams into realities”.
Following the 1997 ceasefire, the NSCN-IM engaged in “sustained negotiations” with the Government of India as two entities, culminating in the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015, “a significant step toward a political settlement of the Indo-Naga issue”, said the NSCN-IM leader. “Yet, continued attempts to backtrack on commitments reflect insincerity and double standards of India”.
The NSCN-IM chairman then said, “Come what may, the NSCN must stand firm under the banner of Nagalim for Christ.” He added that God has never forsaken the Nagas. “His guiding hand has led us through trials and triumphs alike. With thanksgiving, we acknowledge His will, His power, and His unfailing grace”, Tuccu added.
