MOKOKCHUNG, APRIL 12 (DIPR): Minister for Urban Development and Higher & Technical Education, Dr. Shurhozelie on Monday (11th April 2011) held a consultative meeting at the conference hall of Mokokchung Municipal Council with representatives from Ao Senden (HOHO), Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC), Mokokchung Chamber of commerce & Industries (MCCI), Village Council of Ungma, Chuchuyimpang , Mokokchung, Khensa villages and District Administration of Mokokchung.
The meeting was held with regard to Municipal & Town Council election and 33% Reservation for women, on which the Minister said that since there is a constitutional provision regarding the issues, it is important to consult with the people before taking any steps. Shurhozelie said that the purpose of the meeting was to listen and to take note of the views expressed by the leaders of different agencies and the people so that an amicable settlement could be achieved through the people’s mandate.
Govt will not go against the wishes of the people: Shurhozelie
President Ao Senden, Lendinokdang while expressing gratitude to the Minister for his concern towards the Ao community also mentioned about the decision made by representative from all Ao villages at a meeting on 2nd November 2010, where it was resolved that the policy of 33% reservation for women will not be accepted within the boundary of the Aos . He also said that the Aos since time immemorial have never discriminated the women folk and the resolution adopted in the meeting is not against women but it is against the reservation policy.
The President Ao Senden further stated that, people may think that the decision of the Ao Senden is irrational but what we are doing is to maintain our culture for it is clear enough that the implementation of 33% reservation for women would surely distort the fabric of Ao culture. The President added.
In regard of the Municipal and Town Council election, on behalf of the land owners (Chuchuyimpang, Ungma, Khensa and Mokokchung village councils) Puryapang Lkr, Tatar of Mokokchung village said that the land owners would agree and support the Municipal and Town council election once an amendment considering the exemption of Tax on land and building is made.
Chairman of All Ward Mokokchung ,President Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Coordinator, Advisory Board Mokokchung Municipal council and Members from different agencies also shared their opinions and suggestions were made on the issues at the meeting.
The Minister was accompanied by the Joint Director, Urban Local Body, Kohima Toshimanen, R. Asenla Keitzar Additional Deputy Commissioner & Administrator MMC and other officials. The meeting was conducted by Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung Lithrongla G. Chishi.
The meeting was held with regard to Municipal & Town Council election and 33% Reservation for women, on which the Minister said that since there is a constitutional provision regarding the issues, it is important to consult with the people before taking any steps. Shurhozelie said that the purpose of the meeting was to listen and to take note of the views expressed by the leaders of different agencies and the people so that an amicable settlement could be achieved through the people’s mandate.
Govt will not go against the wishes of the people: Shurhozelie
President Ao Senden, Lendinokdang while expressing gratitude to the Minister for his concern towards the Ao community also mentioned about the decision made by representative from all Ao villages at a meeting on 2nd November 2010, where it was resolved that the policy of 33% reservation for women will not be accepted within the boundary of the Aos . He also said that the Aos since time immemorial have never discriminated the women folk and the resolution adopted in the meeting is not against women but it is against the reservation policy.
The President Ao Senden further stated that, people may think that the decision of the Ao Senden is irrational but what we are doing is to maintain our culture for it is clear enough that the implementation of 33% reservation for women would surely distort the fabric of Ao culture. The President added.
In regard of the Municipal and Town Council election, on behalf of the land owners (Chuchuyimpang, Ungma, Khensa and Mokokchung village councils) Puryapang Lkr, Tatar of Mokokchung village said that the land owners would agree and support the Municipal and Town council election once an amendment considering the exemption of Tax on land and building is made.
Chairman of All Ward Mokokchung ,President Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Coordinator, Advisory Board Mokokchung Municipal council and Members from different agencies also shared their opinions and suggestions were made on the issues at the meeting.
The Minister was accompanied by the Joint Director, Urban Local Body, Kohima Toshimanen, R. Asenla Keitzar Additional Deputy Commissioner & Administrator MMC and other officials. The meeting was conducted by Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung Lithrongla G. Chishi.
