In a significant development amid the protracted Naga political movement, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) has announced a general amnesty to all individuals who have strayed from their national commitment. The proclamation, issued by NSCN Chairman (Yaruiwo, GPRN) Q. Tuccu, called for all concerned to return in good faith and rejoin the national cause within a stipulated period of 45 days, beginning June 12, 2025.

“The National Security Council (NSC) of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) in exercise of the courage given by our Almighty God, has taken the decision on 30th May, 2025 (Friday) to extend general amnesty to all who have gone astray from doing what they have vowed before God and Naga nation in defending the historical and political rights of the Nagas,” Tuccu stated in “Proclamation of General Amnesty.”

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Tuccu stated that in over 75 years of the political movement, “we have invested blood, sweats and tears” to define the Naga nation as given by Almighty God and the urgency to halt anything that obstruct nation building process by way of failing to defend the historical and political rights of the Nagas becoming the victim of the flattering policy of the Government of India, adding, “a time has come to put ourselves in proper perspective with the spirit of forgiveness and integrity.”

He stated that Naga national objective has remained elusive because “of our own misdoings”, he called for recognizing the battle cry “Nagalim for Christ” with divine connection and guidance.

He also called for recognizing the urgency to join hands in the struggle for self-determination and the protection of history, heritage and culture.
The proclamation concluded with a prayerful note: “May God grant wisdom to all Nagas across Nagalim!”