NPF demands revocation of AFSPA

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 3 (MExN): Expressing utmost concern over the ill effects caused by promulgation of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), the Naga People’s Front (NPF) today demanded the revocation of the Act from the entire Naga areas.  The ill effects of the Act on ‘day-to-day’ life of the people were taken up at a recent NPF’s Central Executive Council (CEC) meeting where it reiterated the demand by a resolution, stated a press statement from NPF Media & Press Bureau.  

Consequently, the NPF President Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu, on August 31, has also written to the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India asserting that people of Nagaland are being kept under “fear psychosis” for all these years due to the imposition of the Act, the statement informed.  

In the letter, Dr Liezietsu asserted that Nagaland is now in peaceful atmosphere and such act, which creates fear to the innocent citizens should be done away with at the earliest. “Your office is, therefore, requested to initiate necessary steps for revocation of AFSPA from the entire Naga area at the earliest, for betterment of its citizens and to enable them to live in peace and harmony.”  

Meanwhile, the CEC meeting through a resolution also endorsed the decision of the Cabinet for 33% women reservation in Municipal and Town Councils election. However, the CEC suggested to the Chief Minister that certain provisions of the “Nagaland Municipal & Town Council Act” be reviewed, the statement said. The House also resolved to have panel discussion on the “Vision Document 2030” before it is finalized.