Naga Club ‘Naga Magna Carta Day’ at Ighanumi village

In commemoration of the historic memorandum to the Simon Commission by the Naga Club (NC) on January 10, 1929, the “Naga Magna Carta Day” was observed at Ighanumi village, under Pughoboto sub-division, Zunheboto district on Friday.
The event organised by the NC and hosted by Ighanumi village was attended by a large gathering of leaders and villagers.
Delivering president’s address, NC president, Kuolachalie Seyie, reflected on the significance of the day and the historical role of Ighanumi village in the Naga struggle for independence and sovereignty.
He expressed gratitude to the people of Ighanumi for their contribution in preserving Naga history and identity.
NC president stressed the importance of the Naga Club’s role in fostering unity and contributing to the political and social vision of the Naga people.
NC president paid tribute to significant figures in Naga history, including Shihani Swu, Khuli, and Teli Kiba, whose sacrifices and contributions have left an indelible mark on the Naga political and cultural landscape.
Seyie highlighted Ighanumi’s prominence as the ancestral village of the Sümi Nagas, believed to have been established by Ashu Igha around 914 A.D.
(NC president speech on p-6)
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Rev Hotokhu P. Zhimomi Sumi, chaplain Naga Club, invocation was offered by Xukuto Achumi, pastor, NCRC Ighanu.
Welcome address was delivered by Akhalu Zhimo, GB, story about the village was shared by Dr James Inaho Swu, associate professor, TTC while Dr Zavise Rume, prof SCERT Nagaland, exhorted the gathering.
Special number was presented by Shekiqhe Lephe, Tolina Awomi and Rokorieno Seyie, while benediction was given by Khatio Swu, pastor, AG Church Ighanu.
On the way to Ighanumi, Naga Club members paid a visit to the UNSETI located under Ighanumi village.
Naga Club president, K Seyie laid a wreath at the grave of Shihani Swu, the first chaplain of Naga Club, while the club’s general secretary KN Mhonthung Lotha, laid a wreath at the grave of Khuli, a pregnant mother who was martyred by the Indian army on September 4, 1974. Both were laid to rest within the village area.