Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 28
Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today said that he has noticed some people, who seem to spend all their time and energy on social media with negative comments against the NPF and the government.
“Each and every one of you should make it a point to intervene, and point out the positive aspects of our party and government. As and when you log into the internet groups, and find issues worth commenting on, you should come out in support of our party and the government, and our leaders,” he urged the NPF party press secretaries during a workshop organized for them at NPF central office Kohima.
The CM said those who use social media should be responsible users and avoid “unwanted clips and images.” “We have to consider what effects such postings and uploads could have on the minds of those seeing it,” he said.
Zeliang meanwhile stated that when he `took over as Chief Minister on May 24, 2014, the state had a deficit of Rs. 1500 crores. “Inability to pay salaries of employees appointed under centrally sponsored schemes is being made out by vested interests as failure on the part of the state government. But when the Centre does not release the funds, the state government is helpless,” he said. He however stated that despite this, the state government has, on many occasions, advanced precious resources to pay such salaries.
Expressing optimistic that the NPF will again form the government after the assembly elections in 2018, he urged everyone to remain steadfast, and continue to serve the people in their own capacity.
Later NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu said “our party and our government are often attacked and criticized with unfounded allegations continuously by some organizations. Your job is to defend the party wherever you find the party is not wrong.” He cautioned that if wrong allegations are not refuted, those allegations may form negative public opinion. He urged the NPF press secretaries to defend the party when allegations are unfounded. “But in doing so, you should not do anything emotionally but do it cool headed. Do not be vindictive in your defence,” he added
