Rush to Hebron
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 13 2015: Just a day after NSCN (1M) general secretary Th Muivah landed at Dimapur.

leaders of Tangkhul social organizations led by TNL president Weapon Zimik hurried to Hebron off Dimapur today to attend the 69th Naga's Independence Day celebration, reports our correspondent.

Representatives of almost all the Tangkhul social organizations including TNL.

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TNWL led by their respective presidents chairmen left for Dimapur today to attend the 69th Naga Independence Day celebration at Hebron.

The Naga Independence Day is celebrated every year on August 14, one day ahead of Idnia's Independence Day.

Usually representatives of all tribe hohos attend the Aug 14 celebration, showing solidarity as one community even though the Naga people might be settled in different States of India.

This year the Naga Independence Day celebration is significant for all because it is expected some details of the framework agreement signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) will be spelt out during Th Muivah's Independence Day speech to the people.

Ato Kilonser of NSCN (IM) Th Muivah will hoist the Naga National flag at Hebron and deliver the Independence Day message before the gathering.

Moreover, people expect and anticipate some details of the recently signed Naga Peace Accord to be be included in his speech.

At Ukhrul, Aug 14 will be observed as a holiday and naga Independence Day may be observed in a simple function.

Schools, colleges and other establishments will remain closed as the day is marked as a Naga National holiday.

Simultaneouslt there are also hectic preparations for Aug 15 (Indepence Day, India) at Bakshi ground, Hundung, Ukhrul.

Government Departments have erected Independence Day gates while rehearsals and practice for parade competition including school contingents are in progress.

So far there is no report of any organisation announcing boycott of Independence Day celebration at Ukhrul.

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