Dimapur, August 2 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday spelled out its stand on the Naga political issue, the Assam-Mizoram border issue and the rise of communal politics in the country.
The three issues, it said, were crucial parts of the 5 point resolution adopted by the PCC executive committee during its meeting on July 30, according to a statement from the NPCC Communication Department.
On the Naga political issue and the impending final settlement, the NPCC stated that the state government, despite all its supposed concern and enthusiasm with other political parties in the state, has not bothered to consult NPCC despite the fact that INC remains the main opposition party in Parliament. “Congress therefore cannot be faulted if the final outcome disappoints the aspirations of the people,” it asserted.
The house also expressed its serious concern on the recent Assam – Mizoram border clashes and the continued confrontation. It said that the Centre should take serious note of the volatile situation and take urgent steps to de-escalate the situation. Moreover, the economic blockade on Mizoram by different civil society organizations in Assam must be removed and adequate security be provided to ensure uninterrupted movement of essential commodities, it said while urging upon the concerned state governments to settle the dispute amicably by understanding the context of political/administrative boundaries and traditional boundaries.
Further, the party noted that “the rise of communal politics has created massive unrest across the nation with the idea of secularism and liberal democracy constantly under attack.” With an objective to provide large tent for those who choose to fight and defeat the divisive and communal forces, the house took a decision to invite all former party men and women to come home and re-strengthen Congress which remains the only viable alternative in the face of regional parties surrendering their regional pride and compromising their principles at the feet of Hindutva forces, the release stated.
The house further reached consensus to revoke all expulsion and suspension orders in the greater interest of the party and the people of Nagaland, it added.
