Dimapur, December 17 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) today appealed to the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya to immediately intervene in the series of scandals that have rocked the State, especially the recent allegation of PDS rice scam besides the fuel adulteration scam, before things go out of control.
“The Governor who has been vehemently opposing and crusading against the massive corruption in this chronic corrupt-ridden state should play a pivot role in weeding out all the elements that have been responsible for these acts and make our state a better place,” stated a press release from Media Cell, CNTC.
The CNTC also denounced the action of Dimapur Police under the directive of the State government in using brute force on the peaceful protesters during the ACAUT rally on December 15. “It was a gross misuse of power and abuse of 144 CrPc on the flimsiest of excuse by saying it was a festive season. Our Fundamental Rights enshrined in the constitution of India gives the freedom to assemble peacefully and to democratically address the rights and grievances of the people, whereas the state government and the police have acted beyond like in a militarily ruled state,” the Council stated.
“Instead of using force on innocent citizens it must prove its worth by arresting those culprits responsible in the scams without any fear or favor,” it further demanded.
Expressing sadness at women and innocent participants getting injured and thrown around by water cannon and tear gas during the rally, CNTC added, “By using such excessive brute force on a peaceful protest, it has sent only a wrong signal that they (government) are protecting the criminals. Today for the sake of our young coming generations, every Nagas must voice out against corruption without any bias or partiality.”
The CNTC also lauded the “selfless sacrifices” made by the ACAUT Nagaland “for our better tomorrow” and supported its demand for CBI inquiry to be initiated at the earliest in the scams.
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