Dimapur, Feb. 2: Distressed by the unfortunate turn of event in the last few days, State chief minister TR Zeliang appealed to all not to indulge in senseless vandalism and arson destroying public properties and spreading fear and panic in the minds of the peace-loving citizens of the State.
He was of the firm conviction that resorting to violent activities to convey one’s point of view was irrational and has no place in a civilised modern society which ensures freedom of speech and even freedom to differ from any view point or belief. CMO press release today said the Government was of the considered opinion that it has been lenient enough to give in to the demands of the agitators even though it is steadfastly abiding by the Constitution of India to which it had sworn its solemn allegiance. It said making unreasonable and unconstitutional demands such as asking the entire Cabinet to tender resignation when the ministry have undisputed, unquestionable majority and support of the entire Assembly, was simply unacceptable and non-negotiable.
It said only Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, owing to immense pressure from various quarters, was compelled to tender his resignation as the Chairman of NSMDC Ltd on moral ground since one of the unfortunate deceased on the other night’s incident at Dimapur happened to be from his own village.
Apart from the above-mentioned resignation of the MLA, it said no other legislator has resigned adding the present leader of the House and Chief Minister TR Zeliang enjoys the full support of not only the NPF and Independent legislators but the BJP legislators and party as reaffirmed by the BJP today.
CMO appealed to all users of social media to be responsible and desist from spreading false, malicious rumours which only confuse the people more, as it felt that enough fallacies and untruths have been fed to the innocent public on various crucial issues facing the Naga society today by people with vested political interests. It was of the opinion that ‘this is not the time to lie to each other or to confuse each other, but time for the Naga people to come together, put our heads together and get to the truth of the issues.’
It said the Chief Minister was also of the view that at such a trying time, Nagas as Christians and law-abiding citizens of the country, should show more tolerance and patience.
‘Governments come and go and people in authority change, but public property, which belong to all of us, shall continue to belong to us and posterity. It would be sheer stupidity on our part to destroy our own property since it would be akin to cutting off our own limbs,’ the statement said.
While appealing to all to exercise restrain, desist from violence and arson, the chief minister urged to ‘Let sanity and reason prevail upon the minds of the people.’ He further appealed each and every one to be the agents of peace and tranquillity and not saboteurs of social harmony.
CM appeals to allow funeral rites
Dimapur, Feb 2: Chief Minister TR Zeliang has urged the president of Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) to allow completion of the funeral rites of the departed souls.
In a letter to Neiguvotuo Krose, president AYO, Zeliang said the cabinet had discussed the matter on ULB elections and declared the ULBs election process presently enforced as ‘null and void.’ Zeliang further stated that the cabinet had decided to transfer the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, and DCP Zone (1), Dimapur, immediately to facilitate an impartial judiciary inquiry, which has already been ordered.
In the light of the above stated circumstances, Zeliang urged the AYO president to allow completion of the funeral rites of the departed souls.
