Embarking on the journey of Nagas from 1947-2022, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) are all set to celebrate 75 years of existence on the theme “Call to Oneness” on October 29, at Naga Solidarity Park with chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio as chief guest.
Informing this in a press conference, former NSF president and conveyor Planning Committee NSF 75 years’ celebration, K Temjen Jamir informed that NSF said NSF was found in 1947 by pioneers where situation was much difficult in the Naga Hills with Nagas fighting for their political rights.
Highlighting that NSF focused more on political activities rather than academics of the people, Temjen said the federation was formed with inspiration for Nagas to attain sovereignty and emphasis on political nature.
Recalling the past, he stated that the Naga political leaders made sacrifices to bring Naga people together and compared the present times to the past.
On the theme for the jubilee, Temjen stated that it was a celebration of hope for all Nagas to come and unite for the common cause.
He added that the celebration included all the Nagas, irrespective of geography, tribes, borders and politics.
Presenting a brief highlight on the programme, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep called upon all the Nagas and the Naga youth to celebrate the legacy and contribution of pioneers in this jubilee.
The celebration will include federating units and guests from all the North Eastern Students Union under the banner of North East Students Organisation (NESO), with more than 2000 delegates from federating units, including, Myanmar and Naga inhabited areas.
Meanwhile, all the federating units of NSF kicked off the jubilee celebration through a tree plantation programme, and in commemoration of World Environment Day in their respective jurisdictions.
The programme was formally launched by Nagaland Planning and Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Neiba Kronu by lighting the jubilee torch on June 4.
NSF 75th anniversary on October 29
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