KOHIMA, JUNE 13 (MExN): The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) today lamented that certain sections of Naga society, instead of extending support to frontline workers, have resorted to “divisive tactics by vilifying a specific tribe and a village for its stand which was totally in line with Government guidelines.”
“This issue has also gained currency with some tribal organisations, hoho etc,” stated a press release from AYO President, Kekhrie Pfukha and General Secretary, Visako Rino. The AYO affirmed that it is “against any divisive element that can derail our fight against this pandemic.”
It further expressed concern at the “lack of discipline among many returnees who are blatantly flouting rules and regulations of quarantine facilities risking the lives of other returnees and frontline workers.” It also took notice of “immoral activities among some returnees in quarantine facilities and also of the disrespectful gestures of some returnees shown towards frontline workers which the organisation condemns in strongest of terms.”
The AYO appealed to all returnees to strictly follow the rules and regulations and show restrain and appreciation. It also appealed to the State Government to enforce strict punishment against irresponsible and undisciplined returnees flouting rules and regulations risking the lives of others.
It meanwhile emphasised the need to use social media responsibly especially among the Naga youth. “The organisation is deeply saddened to see many social media platforms inundated by divisive, communal, hateful and tribalistic agendas poisoning the innocent minds of the future generation. AYO strongly condemns any such agendas which threaten to disintegrate the Naga society,” it stated.
The AYO appealed to all social media users to desist from sharing fake news, communal agendas and to extend a collective healing hand to our people.
It meanwhile thanked the many churches, charitable individuals and NGOs who have come forward lending valuable support to frontline workers serving as beacons of hope.
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