Hebron, Jan 31, 2026: The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) today observed its 47th Raising Day at Oking Camp, Hebron, with a formal programme attended by its leadership and members.
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| The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) observes its 47th Raising Day at Council Headquarters, Hebron, with a flag-hoisting ceremony on January 31, 2026. |
The event began with the gathering of members, followed by a Guard of Honour by the GFT HQ of the Naga Army. After the arrival of the collective leadership, the opening prayer was led by Col. Pitovi L. Kive (MSM), Head Chaplain of the Naga Army. The NSCN flag was hoisted by Chairman Ino Q. Tuccu, after which the programme proceeded to the church for a silent prayer in honour of martyrs, led by Ino Arshing Sankhil.
Addressing the gathering, Chairman Ino Q. Tuccu paid homage to all those who laid down their lives for what he termed the Naga national cause, describing the 47th Raising Day as a moment not only of remembrance but of renewal and recommitment. He said the journey of the NSCN, from its early years to the present, had been sustained by sacrifice, discipline and collective effort, and stressed that the organisation’s strength lay in shared vision rather than individual achievement.
The Chairman expressed concern that the organisation had, over time, become increasingly economically oriented, warning that materialism, indiscipline and moral decline had weakened its foundational ethos. He cautioned that numerical strength alone does not ensure vitality, and said growing complacency and dependency risk eroding commitment to the cause.
Calling for introspection, Tuccu urged members to reaffirm the principles on which the NSCN was founded, emphasising discipline, sincerity, dedication and selfless service. He reminded members that NSCN cadres are not salaried employees, but revolutionaries bound by a sacred oath, and called attention to what he described as a dilution of nationalist spirit among the younger generation.
Referring to changing global realities, the NSCN Chairman said modern struggles require adaptability, innovation and strategic intelligence, not just armed strength. He stressed the need to invest in intelligence, understand emerging technologies, and anticipate evolving threats to avoid becoming, in his words, “spectators of our own fate.”
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On the Indo-Naga political issue, Tuccu recalled the 1997 ceasefire and the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015, describing it as a significant step toward a political settlement. However, he alleged that subsequent attempts to backtrack on commitments reflected insincerity and double standards on the part of India. He also called for greater international engagement to highlight what he termed the historical and political rights of the Naga people.
The programme included a patriotic song by Ili Thamchon Shimray and an exhortation by Rev. A. Puni, Member of the Collective Leadership, SCCL. The event concluded with the hymn “Onward Christian Soldier” and a closing prayer by Ino Dijinbou Newmai, Pastor of the CHQ Church, Hebron, followed by light refreshments.
The Raising Day observance marked another milestone for the organisation, with the leadership calling on members to renew their commitment, adapt to changing times, and move forward with what they described as resilience and faith.
