DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) on Friday said the student community of the six tribes of Eastern Nagaland namely, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchunger be given their due share to participate as professionals in the governing system of the state and for the welfare of public.
Taking serious note of the ongoing development between the Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) and the Technical Education department, the ENPO had sought the intervention of the State Government to resolve the matter without further delay.
A press note from ENPO president Khoiwang Konyak and general secretary Manlang Phom, maintained that the aggrieved students had the legitimate right in demanding a fair share of equation as their due and legitimate privilege.
“Government policies in this regard appear to be flawed in denying, overlooking and abusing the rights of the students by the concerned department,” the ENPO stated. While pointing out that it is only fair to mention that the denial of the aspiring and rightful students must be redressed and availed thereof, the ENPO has cautioned the establishment and the State Government “in good faith to avoid mishandling of the issue in the larger interest of all concerned.”
ENCSU suspends agitation
Meanwhile, the ENCSU has temporarily suspended its 3rd phase agitation after it held a consultative meeting with the apex organizations of Eastern Nagaland namely- ENPO, ENWO, ENSF and its federating units.
According to a press statement from ENCSU, the agitation has been put on hold keeping in view of the closure of the government offices from October 8-11 on account of government holiday. It however cautioned the government that the suspension of the agitation is “not a consideration, rather a time given for response to take action of deliverance.” The ENCSU also reminded the government and concerned department that it is demanding “nothing less” and the department should not shy away from admitting their mistakes.
On Friday, the ENCSU shut down all government offices and restricted movement of government vehicles as part of their third phase 2nd agitation. The agitation was monitored by the ENPO, ENSF and ENWO, the release informed.
