In a strong statement issued on September 11, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) reiterated its firm stance that Nagalim has never been a part of India, Myanmar, or any foreign power—neither by consent nor by conquest. The group emphasized the historical resistance of the Nagas, who have continuously fought against external occupation since colonial times.
The NSCN pointed to key milestones in their struggle, including the declaration of Nagalim’s independence on August 14, 1947, and the plebiscite on May 16, 1951, which they regard as the Nagas’ outright rejection of foreign rule. The organization remains resolute in its belief that the Indo-Naga conflict stems from the illegal occupation of their land by India and Myanmar, enforced through military might and laws like the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), despite a ceasefire agreement signed on August 1, 1997.
The Nagas, according to the NSCN, will continue their fight for freedom through a people’s revolution, rejecting any solution that requires submission to the Indian or Burmese constitutions. They view any compromise as treason against their national cause. The group highlighted the Framework Agreement (FA) signed with the Government of India on August 3, 2015, which recognized Nagalim’s unique history and sovereignty. The NSCN calls for the agreement’s full implementation, warning that further delays in concluding the political dialogue could have serious repercussions.
