Kohima, February 2 (MExN): The Youth Front of the Naga People’s Front has stated that the ULB election is one issue which does not warrant the tribal bodies to create “chaos and warlike” situation in the state.
In a statement, the NPF Youth Wing noting that the ULB election issue has sharply divided the Nagas viewed that if such trends continue, it will be very difficult for Nagas to coexist.
In this regard, the NPF Youth Wing appealed to all Nagas to come to their senses and join hands in resolving the present impasse “with sagacity and magnanimity”.
The statement from the Media Cell also accused Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio of being the “master mind” behind the current chaos.
Condemning the press statement issued by Rio on Tuesday where the latter had blamed the state government for the breakdown in law and order and the death of the two youths, the Youth Wing while contending that it was Rio’s “political vendetta” to dislodge the government maintained that the statement of Rio “is nothing, but adding fuel to burning flame which he has already set ablaze”.
The Youth Wing termed it “unfortunate” that an MP who was elected with the massive support of the Naga People Front (NPF) could issue such statement blaming the NPF led DAN for the current situation arising out of the ULB election.
The Youth Wing further expressed regret that some leaders of tribal bodies had failed to see reason and have been acting emotionally “under the spell of some Govt.'s adversary who are all out to dislodge the elected Govt.”
Referring to the unfortunate demise of the two youths and the multiple injuries caused, the Youth Wing suggested that the incident could have been averted had the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) members not "senselessly incited" the innocent boys to confront the state force.
In this connection, the NPF Youth Wing asserted that the members of JCC should be held solely responsible for the dead of the two young boys and not the state government machineries.
The NPF Youth Wing also sought to lay blame on the tribal bodies and accused them of having failed to act with “sanity and tolerance”. They have attempted to bulldoze the issue with their “emotionally charged chauvinistic attitude”, thereby, creating anarchy and mobocracy in the state, particularly in Dimapur, the Youth Wing contended.
The NPF Youth made it clear to all that the NPF led DAN Government will never enact laws or frame policy which will be detrimental to the Nagas. “The Govt. is working tirelessly with clear mind for the progress of the people of the state,” it insisted.
The Media Cell statement termed it “unwarranted” that some people with ulterior motive have been attempting to discredit the Government by trying to thwart and disrupt all the progressive policy of the Government.
“In a democratic set up people should allow the democratically elected Govt. to carry out its responsibility independently without random interference from every quarter,” it asserted.
There are times when respected Tribal bodies should interfere, but meddling in all issues is uncalled for, the statement from the youth wing insisted. “If this should be the attitude and style of the functioning of the tribal bodies, how do the democratically elected Govt. function?”
The NPF Youth Wing also condemned the destruction of Mokokchung Division NPF office and burning of Chief Minister's and NPF party President's effigy allegedly by supporters of MLA lmkong L. lmchen.
Expressing regret at the incident, the Media Cell in its statement claimed that this was the second instance where the party office has been vandalized by lmchen and his group.
Meanwhile, the NPF Youth Wing expressed deep sorrow at the death of the two youths, late Kriesavizo Metha and late Bendangnunsang, in an unfortunate incident. “We convey our sincere condolence to the bereaved family and pray that the Almighty grant them solace at this hour of grief,” the Youth Wing stated.
