Kohima, May 5 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) organized a celebratory programme to mark the completion of one year in office under the leadership of K. Therie, at Congress Bhavan, Kohima.
Addressing the celebration, Therie thanked all the NPCC Office bearers, Staff, party workers and Congressmen and Women who have “tirelessly worked day and night” and appreciated all the collective efforts.
A press release from the NPCC mentioned Therie as saying that it had been a turbulent year in which the morals of many Congressmen and women were shaken and that many had even been swept away. Therie appreciated the gathering for “standing firm in the turbulent weather”, it added.
He called upon all party-men and women for clean governance and decency in all aspects. Politics being a voluntary service, it is in the common interest of all that every voter is responsible in electing a good leader, he said.
Hitting out at the NPF, Therie said that the regional party does not have any credit in shaping the political infrastructure for the people, rather, “they only criticize the state while enjoying the fruits of the state”.
Lamenting the “disgraceful situation of Nagaland”, Therie said “we feel sad for the youth” who are deprived of merit and justice and have to seek employment outside the state many of whom end up with sad stories.
He also lamented that “Infrastructure lies in deplorable conditions while there is nothing to appreciate in healthcare, PDS system and roads.”
Further stating that the people “have no hope in the NPF led BJP-DAN Government anymore”, Therie said that the Congress is firmly in support of a solution that is good for the people.
He called on Congressmen and women to prepare to work harder for the upcoming Town Council, Municipal and General Elections and encouraged womenfolk to prepare themselves for the challenges that lay ahead. “We shall steer our people to the land of peace and plenty”, he said adding that “It is we who should reach the people with the Roadmap as a forwarding letter.”
Further stating that the people are yearning for change, Therie called on Congressmen and women to give themselves “to the service of the people”.
Earlier, NPCC Working President, Ayang Aonok who chaired the programme, called upon the party workers not to be confused by BJPs unfounded onslaughts on the Congress leadership and assured that the issues will pass uneventfully as has happened in the past.
He also encouraged the gathering to work hard for the people and to be diligent in upholding the principles and ideologies of the Congress.
Also speaking on the occasion, General Secretary, Jonathan Ao congratulated Therie on behalf of all NPCC office bearers, staff and the 11 districts and assured full support of the Party mechanism to further strengthen the party under his leadership. A Report on ‘One Year in Office’ was presented by NPCC General Secretary (Adm.), Yona Konyak.
