1st Martyrdom Anniversary of Mayopam, Ramkasing
Source: Hueiyen News Service / R Lester Makang

Ukhrul, August 30 2015 : The first Martyrdom Anniversary of martyred Mayopam Ramror and Ramkasing Vashi was Sunday observed at TNL Ground, Ukhrul with Naga public leaders from across the State paying solemn homage to the two departed souls at the Martyrdom Memorial Graveyard.

Various Naga tribe leaders led by United Naga Council (UNC) President Gaidon Kamei pledged to carry forward the Naga political struggle undeterred by the oppressive tactics of the State Government.

In his welcome address, TNL president V Weapon Zimik saluted the courage of the two young martyrs who gave their precious lives for the Naga leaving behind their beloved wives and families.

He also highlighted the chronology of Naga movement from 1929 onwards beginning with submission of a memorandum to Simon Commission for constitutional reform.

1st Martyrdom Anniversary of Mayopam, Ramkasing

UNC president Gaidon Kamei unveiled the Martyrdom Monumental Tombstones erected at TNL Ground in honor of late Mayopam Ramror and Ramkasing Vashi who were martyred by Manipur Police commandos during a mass peace rally at Wino Bazaar in Ukhrul on August 30 last year.

Joined by various Naga organizations and tribe Hoho leaders of Manipur, wives of the two martyrs Ms Rose Ramror and Ms Chanreichon Vashi offered floral tributes to their respective departed husbands.

Giving the Martyrs Day message, Kamei saluted the two martyrs acknowledging their supreme sacrifices made for the cause of the whole Naga.

He then expressed vehement condemnation of the killing of the two innocent rallyists.

Without mincing words Kamei then stated that the Ibobi-led government in Manipur might have enough military strength to destroy thousand innocent lives but it "can never annihilate the Naga rights to self determination.""This is a clear message to the State government," he said while proclaiming that the time has come for the Nagas to defeat the Congress government with the invincible aspirations and rights of the Nagas.

Kamei also reiterated the pledge to take forward the Naga struggle with unity and oneness, while urging all Naga faction national leaders to forget past mistrust and come together for the collective cause.

Leaders and representatives from ANSAM, NWU, CNPO, NPMHR, NPO and ZB delivered solidarity messages while TNWL vice president Ngathingkhui gave vote of thanks.

Two minute silence was observed during the observance in remembrance of the two departed martyrs.