Dimapur, December 3 (MExN): With the imposition of President’s Rule in Nagaland, the political situation is moving forward with air of uncertainty, with a curious question of ‘what next.’ The proclamation of PR has come as a surprise for the general public who least expected this political turn out considering that Nagaland is headed for the polls next month.
Puni Modoli a social Worker has no haste in commending that the decision of the President’s Rule has been done in ‘haste’ and this was not required at the moment. Naga Hoho Vice President Kevi thought that it is not the right time to impose PR as new advisors coming in will only jeopardize the whole 6-7 years of the on-going peace process. “Given the premises of the situation PR is of no importance. PR is as good as army rule,” Kevi said.
The Convener of the Joint Forum Working Committee GBs & DBs A. Taku Longkumer could only sum up his opinion that PR should have been avoided at this ‘juncture.’ Giving his view a veteran citizen said that imposing PR has only stir up ‘suspicion.’ Citing another angel of the situation he said that the peace process is on, unification of the GBs and DBs is going on and the midst of all this the government in the centre is becoming insecure of this development. He also said that PR effect will be of a large dimension.
The decision has also been viewed with mistrust. There were a few opionions that said that the ‘Speaker’s action is just a lame excuse. Over all technique is not quite correct. ’ Naga Students’ Federation, Imchatoba, stated that PR is not a welcome one as there is only one month left for the next election. “It is unfortunate. It is not a welcome one when there is only one month left for the next election”, Imcha said this evening.
Director Peace Affairs of the NBCC Rev Kari Longchar said ‘proclamation of PR shows weakness of our political machinery.’ We cannot help the decision as it depends on the constitution of India and popular government will come to power but it implies that Naga government cannot manage by itself, he added and further said that churches, hohos and other organizations should work together for a political solution.
The Naga Hoho Vice President said “the state should immediately go for election. We can get the clear mandate of the people through election.” “Let’s see how the situation turns around,” Modoli quoted in uncertainty. Imposing President’s rule as per article 356 of the Constitution of India has raised hopes for the Congress-led Nagaland Progressive Alliance (NPA) against the DAN government while the DAN government believes that PR may only strengthen their position for the next elections.
