Our Correspondent
Khuza Town | January 21
Minister for PWD (Roads & Bridges) and Parliamentary Affairs, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today said that the influx of illegal immigrants has occurred for almost half a century and cautioned the Naga people and the government against taking this issue lightly.
Speaking at the 67th general conference of the Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) here, the Minister challenged the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) to take up this issue and call for a consultative meeting to discuss ways in tackling it.
The Minister expressed hope that the government would take up this issue for a threadbare discussion with all the NGOs and student organizations.
On the other hand, the Minister asserted that the best and shortest way to tackle the influx of illegal immigrant is upholding the dignity of labour.
He said that “if all odd jobs are allowed to be occupied by all people, then the influx will never stop. But if we take up all challenges and if we take up all odd jobs, then everyone will walk away and the influx problem will be solved.”
The Minister said that another pressing concern is the number of proxy teachers and the practice of acquiring false certificates for government jobs.
Azo called upon the NSF and CSU to submit a representation to the government on this issue. On the part of the government, he assured that it would penalize the people who purchase or produce false certificates for government jobs.
Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) president, Tongpang Ozukum touched on the influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and stated, “If we do not realize the danger and act in time, tomorrow no matter how much we regret; it will be too late to fight back.”
Stating that it is not the duty of the government alone to check the influx of illegal immigrants, he called upon the common people and students organizations to play a role in addressing the issue. He further urged the state government to seriously monitor and check the influx of illegal immigrants.
Later CSU President, Thupukutho Lohe challenged the students to continue working with a spirit of hard work, perseverance and march on with the spirit of unity. He also hoped that the 67th general conference would “be a moment to root out the drawbacks and look forward with one vision.”
