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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 28
THE Nagaland Tribes Council greets the citizens of Nagaland on attaining 50 years of Statehood.
A press release by the Council’s publicity and information secretary, Theja Therie, today said the NTC urges the State machineries and the citizens to rise to the occasion as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Statehood and its achievements and prepare to face new challenges ahead with vision, dedication and commitment to deliver good governance and usher in peace and harmony to the people of the State to march ahead in unison for greater political status.The release also said Nagaland State was created out of political agreement between the Government of India and Naga Peoples Convention 50 years ago. History had witnessed differences and controversies amongst the Nagas resulting to even loss of prominent citizens and yet, it could survive. Whatever progress that we are witnessing today are the fruits of Statehood. Had the pioneers not taken a bold step in their time, we would have still remained as a district in Assam.
The release further said believing that our Creator had led our forefathers thus far and where we inhabit today from time immemorial, “we beseech the blessings of the Almighty God for prosperity and give thanks for giving this beautiful land for us to cherish His glory and to manifest His marvelous designs for mankind.”
On the occasion of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Statehood, the NTC expresses its happiness and joins the celebrations in profound gratitude to God and to the memory of the founding members of the State, the release added.
