“And to all the callous legislators, we only wish good luck for the coming election”
Kohima, FEBRUARY 11 (MExN): The JCC and the NTAC has denounced the adamant stand of Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang for refusing to step down from his chair even after expiry of the three-day deadline, which ended February 10 midnight.
Media cell, NTAC said they were appalled by the “apathetic and inhumane attitude” of the Chief Minister to step down simply based on the numerical support of the legislatures and ignoring the voice of the people while claiming that he has met the demand of the JCC and the NTAC.
The NTAC/JCC also expressed shock that the “honourable elected members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly at present appear to have no iota of conscience on the issue.”
It expressed surprise that they have also gone against the people who have elected them and continue to support TR Zeliang whose “act of betrayal” has led to the loss of precious lives and consequent hardships faced by the people.
As elected by the people and taken pledge before the constitution to work for the welfare of the people are they not duty-bound to listen to the voice of the people and their sufferings than turn a deaf ear, rooted upon lust for money and power?, the two committee questioned.
Stating that it is high time the elected legislatures realise that in a democratic form of government the voice of the people will ultimately prevail over any “mischievous deception,” the press statement added, “to all the callous legislatures we only wish good luck for the coming election.”
The committees also vowed that there would be no stopping in the voice of the people until and until their demands are fulfilled.
NTAC coordination meeting with Kohima based tribal hohos today
The NTAC has called for a co-ordination meeting of all the Kohima based tribal hohos to attend a coordination meeting at the APO Hall, Kohima at 1:00 pm Sunday, February 12, 2017 with at least two member representatives to discuss about the next course of action in connection with the ongoing movement.
