NSCN (IM) Chairman Q Tuccu on Saturday called for introspection, renewal of discipline and recommitment to the Naga national cause.
On the occasion of the 47th NSCN Raising Day, commemorating the sacrifices of Naga patriots, Tuccu paid homage to those who laid down their lives for the Naga nation, stating that the organisation’s journey has been sustained through decades of sacrifice, perseverance, and collective effort.
Recalling the formation of the NSCN in the aftermath of the NNC’s decline, Tuccu said immense human resources in terms of precious lives, emotional strength, sweat, tears, and spiritual energy were invested in raising the NSCN with unwavering commitment of the leaders who conceptualized a deeply rooted Naga resistance movement founded in sacrifice, discipline and conviction.
“The success of any organization is never the achievement of one individual alone; it is the collective effort of everyone pulling in the same direction,” he stated.
Describing Raising Day as a moment of renewal rather than mere celebration, the NSCN (IM) chairman urged members to reflect on the purpose of their commitment and to strengthen the organization through selfless service.
He cautioned that over time the organization has become increasingly economically oriented, gradually losing sight of its foundational ethos. He said the drift has has allowed adversarial forces to exploit internal weaknesses.
Tuccu expressed serious concern over what he termed growing indiscipline, moral decline, and complacency within the ranks. He noted that while the organisation’s membership has increased, numerical strength without fervor, dedication, devotion, conviction, and adherence to party discipline leads to stagnation.
Stating that too many have grown comfortable, benefitting from the sacrifices of others, Tuccu warned against materialism, dependency, opportunism and moral erosion.
He stressed that NSCN members are not salaried employees, and reminded cadres of the sacred oath they have taken as revolutionaries. He said personal comfort must never override responsibility toward the organisation and the Naga nation, adding that the dilution of nationalist spirit among the younger generation and the casual compromise of historical and political rights demands urgent attention.
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On this Raising Day, Tuccu said the NSCN must re-examine the principles upon which it stands. “This must be a time not only of remembrance, but of reflection and planning; for the present and the future. We must engage in honest introspection of ourselves, the party, and the nation, lest circumstances overwhelm us and reduce us to victims of our own inaction,” he said. He urged members to put on the armour of discipline, sincerity, dedication and unwavering commitment to the Naga national cause.
Highlighting the changing nature of global conflict, Tuccu said strength in today’s world is no longer measured solely by arms but by adaptability, innovation, intelligence, and strategic awareness. He stressed the need for the NSCN to understand ground realities, anticipate emerging threats, and prepare for modern forms of warfare shaped by advancing technologies.
While reaffirming that the historical, political, and legal rights of the Naga people are indisputable, Tuccu cautioned that rights alone are insufficient without the ability to adapt socially, technologically, and economically.
“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 further cautioned.
Referring to the 1997 ceasefire and the subsequent negotiations with the Government of India, Tuccu described the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015 as a significant step towards a political settlement of the Indo-Naga issue. However, he alleged that continued attempts to backtrack on commitments reflect insincerity and double standards on the part of India.
He further emphasized the need for global engagement, stating that the Naga struggle must reach beyond Nagalim and the Indian subcontinent. He said the international community should be made aware of the injustices faced by the Nagas, and called for moral, emotional, and economic support from across the world.
Tuccu reaffirmed the organization’s stand under the banner of “Nagalim for Christ,” expressing faith that God has guided the Naga people through trials and triumphs. He called upon members to remain steadfast in faith and purpose, declaring that resilience must continue to define the NSCN’s journey.
