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Members of the NPMHR during their foundation anniversary in Dimapur on Saturday. [/caption]
Dimapur, September 11 : The Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) observed its 38th foundation day on September 9 at a local hangout in Dimapur.
Some of the group’s founding members namely Labu Sakhrie, Luingam Luithui, PS Lorin, Gugs Chishi, Hokiye and “a large number of NPMHR members from south sector and Delhi sector” attended the event, a note from the organization stated on Saturday.
A brief account of NPMHR’s history was given by secretary general Neingulo Krome who “shared” the efforts and sacrifices made by the founding members while also pointing out how the atrocities in the Naga areas under militarization strengthened the movement for human rights and the need to gather more support outside.”
The gathering also paid homage to the memory of the late Ahu Sakhrie, one of the founding members. “It began with small discussions in the hostels, meeting each other, coming across people concerned about the atrocities,” said Hokiye reminiscing about the formation of the NPMHR in Delhi.
‘NPMHR, one of the first organizations in India to challenge the supreme, was not formed magically but through long deliberations and discussions, viewed Hokiye who further hoped that the movement will continue to create consciousness among Nagas,’ the press release stated.
Founding members Luingam Luithui and Dr. PS Lorin also spoke about the establishment of the NPMHR and “its impact to the Naga society as well as outsiders.”
Also founding members Labu Sakhrie and Gugs Chishi spoke about their experiences of the movement in the initial days.
“While Gugs Chishi enthralled the gathering with his original composition ‘My Home Country’, Labu Sakhrie paid a tribute with a trade union song called ‘Joe Hill’ which was a popular song during the early years of NPMHR in Delhi,” the note added.