Nagaland: Mestubo Jamir addressed the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Dimapur.
Nagaland: The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with pomp and gaiety at the DDSC Stadium in Dimapur, with Minister for Rural Development and SIRD, Metsubo Jamir, as the chief guest. The Minister unfurled the national flag and took the salute during the impressive march-past by contingents of the police, paramilitary forces, NCC, and school students.
In his address, Jamir paid tribute to the founding fathers of India for their sacrifices in achieving independence and establishing the Republic. He urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to the constitutional values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Highlighting Nagaland’s journey since becoming the 16th state of the Union in 1963, he stated that the state has progressed alongside others in the collective journey of development.
Acknowledging the disparities in Eastern Nagaland, Jamir reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing grievances, including progress on the demand for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA).
He highlighted the achievements of MGNREGA in 2025-26, which generated over 88 lakh person-days of employment for 2.64 lakh households. GIS-based village plans are being prepared for holistic development, while training under the revamped RGSA is strengthening traditional local bodies.
The program featured a patriotic song by St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School and cultural dances by Kachari and Sumi troupes. The parade contingents were reviewed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Khrusa Kheyo, with Manas Utpal as the Parade Commander and Lanutemsu as the Second-in-Command. District awards were presented to individuals and organizations, including SDRF Dimapur, Vizokholi Meyase, WPC Koralina, Temsuwapang Longchar, Mempho Phom, WATSAN Oimti Village, Dimapur Gurudwara Sahib, and social worker Chandu Kumar Agarwal.
