The NSCN-K party led by Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Ang Mai, held its all party emergency meeting on May 8, 2024 at CHQ, Oking, to elect a General Secretary and Vice-Chairman. Following the meeting, the NSCN-K elected its senior member, Kughalu Mulatonu, as General Secretary, and Nyeiton, as Vice-Chairman of the NSCN-K, informed a statement issued by the Pito Swu, Secretary, MIP. NSCN

The election and subsequent oath-taking ceremony took place at the organization’s council headquarters, marking a significant moment in the group’s history.

Kughalu Mulatonu, a distinguished National worker aged 55 from Phisami Village, Kiphire, and Nyeiton Konyak, a veteran national worker aged 54 from Momkho Village, Lahe township, were elected through a unanimous decision by the joint council of Kilonsers, Tatar Hoho, and Military wing Commanders, strictly adhering to the Yehzabo of the NSCN. This decision underscores their esteemed status and the trust placed in them by the NSCN.

The oath of office was administered by the President, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Ang Mai, a veteran national worker aged 51, from Kaishan Kalan Village, in a ceremony attended by a broad assembly of dignitaries, including the Council of Kilonsers, Military wing Commanders, numerous well-wishers, and KBBB(Myanmar).

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This pivotal event sets a strong precedent for leadership within the NSCN and reinforces the organizational structure that continues to guide its operations and strategic decisions towards Naga independence, mentioned the statement.

The presence of the organization’s top officials, along with the collective spirit of its members and supporters, echoed uniform dedication to the cause. The NSCN’s leadership is particularly crucial as it navigates the complexities of advocating for the Naga independence. The collective leadership is expected to bring renewed vigor and strategic direction to the ongoing efforts to achieve its goal.

“Under this leadership, the organization aims to intensify its diplomatic efforts, strengthen alliances with sympathetic entities, and further articulate the political, cultural, and social justifications for Nagas self- determination,” asserted the NSCK -K adding that the NSCN’S strategy involves not only advocating for the struggle but also fostering concretized among the various Naga groups.

This unity, according to the NSCN-K is pivotal as the group seeks to consolidate its position both domestically and internationally, ensuring that the voice of the Nagas is not only heard but is influential in shaping its own future.

With renewed efforts, the leadership transition is anticipated to mark a significant phase in the NSCN’s journey towards achieving its long-standing objectives.