Kohima, February 6 (MExN): The Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayat (AKMWP) has expressed pain to witness the unfortunate turn of events regarding the 33% women reservation in ULBs.
The AKMWP condemned the killing of two youths in police firing in Dimapur on January 31 and the subsequent arson and destruction of public properties, including the offices directly involved in providing services to the people, in Kohima.
In a statement issued by its President, Neibulie Kiewhuo, General Secretary, Theja Sokhose and Jt. Secy & Legal Adviser, Hukato Chishi, the Association also regretted the “Government's failure to consider the wishes of the people and their Tribal Hohos.”
“The adamant position of the Government and the unilateral withdrawal from the agreement arrived between the state Govt. and JCC, witnessed by the NBCC is the spark for lighting the explosive situation and deserve utmost condemnation,” it said.
Further, AKMWP regretted that the women activists pursuing the matter of 33% women reservation in ULBs refused to accept the offer of 25% nomination for women with voting Rights.
Meanwhile, the association also lauded the involvement of NBCC and others who had tried to resolve the matter.
It also appealed to all parties involved to restore normalcy at the earliest so that the innocent public can go about with their lives. “It is fervently appealed to all responsible organization and leaders to ensure that any democratic protest initiated for the common well being is not hijacked and defeated due to irresponsible, hasty and emotional actions of a few participants,” the statement added.
