Tuensang, December 14 (MExN): Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), KG Kenye has asserted that the 33% reservation for women in municipal/town council elections has nothing to do with Article 371(A) and asked the ENPO members to support and participate in the election. He was speaking at the 25th anniversary of the Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) in Noklak on December 12.
Kenye pointed out that in the olden days Naga society did not let women folks participate in any decision making body. “But with the advancement of time we see the sincerity and dedication of women folk are much better than us men folks. It is time we give chance to our women folk to serve the society. It is time we open up ourselves to emulate each other for development and progress,” he stated, according to a press release.
The MP also spoke about preserving and honouring the culture and tradition while keeping pace with the present day world. “This practice (preserving culture and tradition) needs to be cultivated by all generations to come as this is our identity and this identity will bring us together in near future,” Kenye added. It was highlighted that there are presently 196 Khiamniungan villages with only 36 of them located in Nagaland, India and the rest in Myanmar.
Kenye further noted that late in 1947, Christianity came in the land of Khiamniungan with Khaming as the first Christian convert. And today, 99% of the Khiamniungan population has converted to Christianity. “Being Christians, we emulate ourselves and live with Christian ethics which is akin to righteousness, uprightness, honesty and hardwork,” the MP said.
The MP while acknowledging the Khiamniungans for supporting the NPF led DAN government since 2003, also hoped to further strengthen the trust and friendship to support the Government for progressive development in the area. He called the gathering to come together to co-operate with the Government to see that a political solution is found, which is inclusive and may come early.
Kenye concluded with an announcement that he will be adopting Pansha Village (ITC) under MP Village Adoption 2017.
