Imphal, Aug. 12 -- The All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM) has asked its constituent and subordinate units to observe August 14 as the 80th Naga Independence Day by hoisting the Naga national flag at their respective "Okings".

In a directive, ANSAM also appealed to the Naga community, particularly youths and students, to stay away from India's Independence Day celebrations on August 15.

The decision followed resolutions adopted at ANSAM's 3rd Legislative Assembly for the 2024-26 term, held on August 10 at Chandel Christian village in Manipur's Chandel district. The student body also called on educational institutions as well as government and private offices in Naga-inhabited areas to declare a holiday on August 14.

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