Mokokchung, May 2, 2026: The 25th anniversary of the Rüna Khrietho–Maong Aksü brotherhood between Tuophema Village and Ungma Village was celebrated on Saturday at Ungma Village in Mokokchung district, marking a historic milestone of friendship, unity, and cooperation between the two communities.
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| Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio arrives at Ungma village, Mokokchung, to attend the 25th anniversary celebration of the Rüna Khrietho–Maong Aksü brotherhood between Tuophema and Ungma villages. |
Held under the theme “Kaamzemshi – To Bolster Amity,” the silver jubilee celebration brought together prominent state leaders, traditional representatives, and community members to reaffirm their commitment to peace and solidarity among the Naga people.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who attended the event as the Special Guest, said the celebration symbolises 25 years of goodwill, cooperation, and brotherhood shared between the two villages. He encouraged the younger generation to continue nurturing the bond and work toward celebrating the 50th anniversary in the future.
The programme also witnessed the presence of Dr. S.C. Jamir, former Chief Minister of Nagaland and former Governor of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Odisha, who attended as the Honoured Dignitary, while Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer served as the Chief Host of the celebration.
During the event, a significant gesture aimed at strengthening Naga unity was announced. Following the Ungma Declaration initiated by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), three clans of Ungma Village voluntarily donated three parcels of ancestral land to major tribal bodies as a symbol of reconciliation and shared identity.
The Mekumpong Tongpok Semchir clan donated land to the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO), the Shekiyangba Semchir clan donated land to the Tenyimi Union Nagaland (TUN), and the Lanusowa Semchir clan donated land to the Central Nagaland Tribal Council (CNTC).
The donation was formalised through a legal document and witnessed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Speaker Sharingain Longkumer, and Dr. S.C. Jamir.
Community leaders stated that the gesture reflects a deeper belief that land, held sacred for generations, can be dedicated for the larger good of unity and collective purpose.
The celebration featured a series of programmes including invocation prayers, cultural performances, speeches, and the release of a commemorative souvenir, followed by the traditional Rüna Khrietho–Maong Aksü feast and cultural exchange activities between the two villages.
Organisers described the anniversary as a historic reaffirmation of brotherhood between Tuophema and Ungma, reinforcing a shared vision of peace, reconciliation, and unity among the Naga people.
