KOHIMA, JANUARY 5 (MExN): The Angami Public Organisation (APO) expressed concern at the present “imbroglio” regarding women’s reservation, which it stated has been “created by the government’s apathy and insensitivity.”
A press note from the APO said that it has “no malice or have any intentions to suppress women’s rights.” “Far from it, it is our fervent wish that out women continue to be at par with male counterpart holding equal respect in all areas and dimensions,” it claimed. However, the APO reiterated its opposition to the “divisive policy of the government to sabotage and derail the Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution which produced the Nagaland State through the 16 Point Agreement in 1960.”
Subsequently, through the empowerment contained in Article 371(A) some of our most vital inalienable rights were protected, it stated, while affirming to safeguard the “protection of our natural, customary and traditional right which was brought through the sweat of our brow shedding blood and tears decades upon decades.” The APO made it clear that “no person shall be allowed to file nomination paper for the municipal elections because of the above stated reasons until such time a mutual agreement protecting this right is reached at.”
It cautioned that “any Angami candidate who files their nomination shall be penalized as per the APO resolution adopted,” and asked those who have filed to withdraw their nomination.
