(From previous issue)
To our elders and church leaders, I entrust the conscience of our nation. Guide our people away from vengeance. Remind us that authority exists to serve the people, not to control them. Let no leader claim to speak for the nation while ignoring the suffering of ordinary Naga families.
To those who oppress us, I say this: you may silence a voice, but you cannot erase a people’s longing for freedom. You may imprison us, but you cannot imprison an idea whose roots lie in memory, identity, and rights. Yet we do not ask land from you. We ask for recognition, dialogue, and a solution founded on justice and truth.
Let my last message be simple:
Do not divide. Do not surrender your dignity. Do not abandon peace. Let every sacrifice bring us closer to our destination. Let every wound teach us compassion. Let the future of the Naga people be built not only by those who carry the burden of struggle, but also by those who carry books, plant fields, teach children, heal the sick, and defend the truth.
My Dear Naga People,
At this important juncture, I appeal to all Naga leaders and national workers to rise above their differences and place the common interest of the Naga people above individual or organisational considerations. Differences may arise, but they must not destroy our unity. We may follow different paths, but our responsibility toward the cause of the people and the ultimate goal remains the same.
The blood of the martyrs calls us not to forget or desert, but to remain faithful. It calls us to reject corruption, oppression, and betrayal. It calls us to work honestly, speak responsibly, and act with a clear conscience. Their dream can be honoured only when we build a society founded on justice, equality, accountability, human dignity and freedom.
I extend my respect to every Naga who has contributed to the national movement and to the welfare of our people—whether through public service, peaceful advocacy, social work, prayer, education, or sacrifice.
Every sincere contribution to the preservation the sovereign right, history and land of our people deserves recognition.
I am glad to learn that today- the third Sunday of October also coincided with the Naga National Prayer Day. Nagalim is for Christ, and prayer is our Shield and our primary weapon. God has never failed the Nagas, He has sustained us thus far. Today is the appointed day for all the Nagas across Nagalim to kneel and pray to the Lord with contrite heart and ask for deliverance from all bondage.
On this Martyrs’ Day and as a day dedicated to the Lord as the Naga National Prayer Day, let all call upon the Lord with sincere heart and renew our pledge that:
We shall not forget the sacrifices of our martyrs. We shall protect the unity and dignity of the Naga people. We shall pursue our political aspirations through courage, commitment, determination and negotiation.
We shall remain committed to truth, justice, and peace with freedom. We shall work for a future in which our children can live with security, dignity, and hope.
May the Almighty God comfort the bereaved families, bless our people, and guide our leaders. May He grant us the wisdom to overcome the enemies, the courage to face challenges, and the spirit to serve the Naga people faithfully.
The martyrs may no longer be among us in body, but their spirit of self-sacrifice, and ideals continue to live in the heart of the Naga people for all time. May their memory remain eternal.
Long live the Naga people.
KUKNALIM!
(Concluded)
Q. Tuccu
Tuesday, October 20, 2026