Dimapur : Nagalim is set to commemorate August 14 as its Independence Day and stated its rejection of India’s sovereignty and colonial rule. This celebration marks the continuation of Nagalim’s struggle for independence symbolizing the ongoing resistance against what it views as post-colonial oppression.

In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Information and Publicity of the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN), the organization stated its historical stance against India’s independence of August 15, 1947. The statement reiterated Nagalim’s refusal to accept Indian and Myanmar (formerly Burma) constitutions and its historic boycott of Indian-sponsored elections.

The GPRN highlighted significant milestones in their political struggle, citing the Amsterdam Joint Communique of July 11, 2002, and the Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015, as official acknowledgments of Nagalim’s unique history and sovereignty. 

The GPRN has expressed strong discontent with the Indian government’s handling of these agreements and criticized the failure to address Nagalim’s aspirations adequately. Despite these challenges, the NSCN/GPRN remains committed to defending Nagalim’s sovereignty and pursuing an honorable political resolution with India and Myanmar.

The NSCN (IM) took strong exception to the “Government of India not handling the Amsterdam Joint Communique of July 11, 2002, and the Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015, in the manner desired by the Naga people”. 

Extending revolutionary greetings to the Naga people wherever they are and to the other struggling nations on the eve of the Naga independence day on Tuesday, the NSCN, in a press statement, said in the ongoing political negotiation with the Government of India, the Nagalim’s unique history and sovereignty had been officially recognised by the Amsterdam Joint Communique of July 11, 2002, and the Framework Agreement of August, 3, 2015.

 It asserted that it is an official recognition and acknowledgement that the Indo-Naga issue is a political conflict and Nagalim is never a part of India and Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) as the case may be. The NSCN affirmed that it will leave no stone unturned to protect and defend the unique history and sovereignty of Nagalim.

“We Nagas have had enough of being betrayed time and again. It is high time for India and Myanmar to stop betraying and colonizing Nagalim and conclude an honourable political agreement with NSCN and the Nagalim,” the statement said.

As the Nagalim celebrates August 14 as its independence day, the NSCN reaffirmed its commitment to this national decision when the Naga plebiscite was held on May 16, 1951, boycotted the Indian sponsored election two times and rejected the Indian and the Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) constitution.

 “We celebrate the Naga Independence Day signifying our rejection of India’s independence of August 15, 1947. It is a symbol of our rejection of the colonial rule over Nagalim.  “The celebration is Naga people’s political message that our struggle for independence from the post-colonial powers shall continue, until victory is won,” the NSCN added.