Chumoukedima, Nagaland, March 21 (HBTV): The chairman of the Isak-Muivah faction of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim, Q Tuccu, has said the organization took a bold stand to tell the government of India that the blunder of history should not be repeated by introducing ‘another 16-point type of solution’ to the Naga political issue. 

‘Having taken such a stand it was no doubt a tough negotiation all the way as the government of India was desperate to have its own way imposed on us,’ Tuccu stated in his speech during the NSCN-IM’s ‘Republic Day’ program. The NSCN-IM conducted the event at the organization’s headquarters at Camp Hebron, approximately Hebron is 35 kilometres from Dimapur.       

The NSCN leader urged the people to ‘carry the essence’ of the “Naga Republic” beyond.  

‘Let us exercise our duty to uphold the values as we continue with this timeless tradition as it symbolizes the achievement of Naga independence and the establishment of our government to assert our political identity,’ Tuccu stated.   

The Republic Day also highlights the democratic values and principles of its ‘constitution’ put forward, which serves as the guiding document for the nation, the NSCN-IM chairman stated. 

‘May the flame of patriotism continue to burn brightly in the hearts of all Nagas,’ the chairman stated.