Minister for Roads & Bridges (R&B), Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu seen addressing the inaugural function of the Western Chakhesang Youth Organization (WCYO) sports meet at Diezephe local ground on Monday.
Diezephe, January 6: Minister for Roads & Bridges (R&B), Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu on Monday admitted that the Pachaspura killings in Dimapur district have shocked the state government.
“Govt would not hesitate to take firm action against the perpetrators of such evil crime”
Gracing the inaugural function of the Western Chakhesang Youth Organization (WCYO) sports meet at Diezephe village local ground, the minister while condemning the killings avowed that the government would not hesitate to take firm action against the perpetrators of such evil crime.
Advocating the need to maintain peaceful relationship with all neighbouring states especially Assam, the minister reminded the gathering that Nagaland has been under the umbrella of Assam state before it was curved out as a new state. As such, we need to vigorously pursue unity and peace with our neighbours, he added.
He also urged the Chakhesang people living in Dimapur to uphold unity with other tribes and refrain from hurting others sentiments while protecting their own.
“We, Chakhesangs are still at crossroads even as other tribes are marching far ahead,” he said adding pointing out that there was need to be broad minded and united to march ahead.
The minister also appealed to the Chakhesang Naga people to desist in dividing themselves based on the dialect they speak. “We need to see dialects as educational process and protect our unity to march ahead,” he challenged. Meanwhile, addressing the sportspersons, the minister resented the causal and complacent attitude in sports. To be good sportsperson, one has to be disciplined and punctual. “There is also room for us to learn good qualities from others and do away with negative qualities – indulgence in intoxicants and use of drugs,” he pointed out. He urged all fifteen units to take part actively and showcase the best of their skills to the spectators and sports lovers.
Earlier, Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) president, Sovenyi prayed that year 2014 would be a blessing to Chakhesang people in Dimapur. He also challenged Chakhesang community living in Dimapur to be role models and lead rest of the community.
