KOHIMA, DEC 16 (MExN): The Rs 365 Crore issue refuses to go away with senior MLAs continuing to stage their own arguments on the contentious figure and on how the entire amount was utilized. Below is an excerpt of what went on inside the Assembly session today.
Rio: We have submitted the White Paper earlier, but the Congress has not accepted it.
KV Pusa: The NPF demanded Therie’s dismissal. He is clearly indicted. It is not us, but the DAN who raised the issue.
Shurhozelie: We have never asked Therie to resign. We have not ousted him on account of the Rs 365 Crore. Our relationship is strictly a party matter.
Imkong: Then, why did you take so long to retract your statement if it is wrong?
Rio: It was spend to wipe out the sins of the Congress. You should be grateful to us for relieving you.
KV Pusa: Leader of the house is misleading the house. Therie has embezzled the money. Let him clarify.
Therie (kept mum)
Rio: There is no misuse. If Congress cannot accept the White Paper they are responsible.
Imkong: Rs 365 crore will continue to haunt the DAN government.
Rio: It will haunt the Congress. It is their ghost.
