Public now the Ultimate Authority
Dimapur, May 8 (TEN): Notwithstanding the new wave of terror and peril to innocent public lives and their properties from the resurgent factional blood-hunting, the state government continues to maintain adamantly that the ‘latest situation’ is a political problem. Virtually hapless, the state government today ‘appealed’ to the people to ‘take to the streets.’ It is about time the people put its foot down and stand up against the elements of violence, bloodshed and terror, since they (people) are the ultimate authority, it was conceded.
Nagaland Home Minister Imkong Imchen today ‘appealed’ to the harried Naga people to put stand up boldly against the factional violence. “I appeal to the people to come out on the street against the bloodshed. The public is now the ultimate authority” the Home Minister said while expressing haplessness that “these people” (underground factions) have turned deaf to the endless appeals, condemnations and efforts that civil society has exerted.
Interestingly, even as he urged the people to ‘stand up,’ it was reported that the people of Diphupar village were being mobilized to arm and be ready to confront the armed cadres concentrated in the village. Public leaders were reported to be engaging mobile loudspeakers announcing to all to arm up with whatever weapons they can and be ready to confront the underground cadres. It was informed that cadres had concentrated themselves at the Diphupar Government High School ground.
Queried to respond to the common perception now that the government has turned out to be a ‘weak government’ owing to its failure to protect citizens and their properties, Imchen strongly argued it had not. The state government has not failed in fact, the “IRB boys and the police department” are doing its best. However, he implied that the entire state of affairs should have been addressed by the Government of India “since the ceasefire is between the government of India and the factions.” The GoI should be more “determined” he explained implying it is the Centre’s onus to implement the ceasefire ground rules. “It is a political problem” he said simply.
Over this, when queried if loss of innocent public lives and destruction to their properties also fall within the ambit of “political problem” Imkong said “we cannot go out declaring war and shooting the undergrounds.” Nonetheless, the Home minister simply maintained, without elaborating further, that the government and the state security agencies are “doing our best.”
Also in a separate press release Imchen took serious note of the deteriorating situation in the commercial hub of the State. He termed it to be “a very disturbing happening” and appealed to all the leaders of Naga underground groups to cease fire and stop fighting against their own Naga brethren.
He remarked that the people are ‘laughing at the Nagas and we are heading for a major tragedy.’ “Bloodshed among us has already gone beyond imaginable limit and it is time to think and to talk peace among us so that a peaceful atmosphere is brought and then discuss issues across the table with trust and confidence” he stated.
Meanwhile, senior NPF leader and DAN Minister Dr. Shurhozelie commenting on the volatile situation in Dimapur said “we don’t like it.” However, he also assured that “we are doing out best.” To the query if any concrete security steps to protect the people, is forthcoming, he said the state Cabinet “discusses this issue in our meetings always.” The Urban Development Minister also echoed the Home minister’s opinion that the GoI should be “more determined” to tackling the matter.
Nagaland Home Minister Imkong Imchen today ‘appealed’ to the harried Naga people to put stand up boldly against the factional violence. “I appeal to the people to come out on the street against the bloodshed. The public is now the ultimate authority” the Home Minister said while expressing haplessness that “these people” (underground factions) have turned deaf to the endless appeals, condemnations and efforts that civil society has exerted.
Interestingly, even as he urged the people to ‘stand up,’ it was reported that the people of Diphupar village were being mobilized to arm and be ready to confront the armed cadres concentrated in the village. Public leaders were reported to be engaging mobile loudspeakers announcing to all to arm up with whatever weapons they can and be ready to confront the underground cadres. It was informed that cadres had concentrated themselves at the Diphupar Government High School ground.
Queried to respond to the common perception now that the government has turned out to be a ‘weak government’ owing to its failure to protect citizens and their properties, Imchen strongly argued it had not. The state government has not failed in fact, the “IRB boys and the police department” are doing its best. However, he implied that the entire state of affairs should have been addressed by the Government of India “since the ceasefire is between the government of India and the factions.” The GoI should be more “determined” he explained implying it is the Centre’s onus to implement the ceasefire ground rules. “It is a political problem” he said simply.
Over this, when queried if loss of innocent public lives and destruction to their properties also fall within the ambit of “political problem” Imkong said “we cannot go out declaring war and shooting the undergrounds.” Nonetheless, the Home minister simply maintained, without elaborating further, that the government and the state security agencies are “doing our best.”
Also in a separate press release Imchen took serious note of the deteriorating situation in the commercial hub of the State. He termed it to be “a very disturbing happening” and appealed to all the leaders of Naga underground groups to cease fire and stop fighting against their own Naga brethren.
He remarked that the people are ‘laughing at the Nagas and we are heading for a major tragedy.’ “Bloodshed among us has already gone beyond imaginable limit and it is time to think and to talk peace among us so that a peaceful atmosphere is brought and then discuss issues across the table with trust and confidence” he stated.
Meanwhile, senior NPF leader and DAN Minister Dr. Shurhozelie commenting on the volatile situation in Dimapur said “we don’t like it.” However, he also assured that “we are doing out best.” To the query if any concrete security steps to protect the people, is forthcoming, he said the state Cabinet “discusses this issue in our meetings always.” The Urban Development Minister also echoed the Home minister’s opinion that the GoI should be “more determined” to tackling the matter.
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