Pfoshuo Ariicho
Dimapur | October 31
Reacting to the Congress’s allegation on the prevailing “war like” situation in the state, Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minster of Nagaland today said that the government is playing its part and that the people should point out the weaknesses of the government. Rio, retaliating against the opposition’s demand for imposition of President’s rule alleging complete breakdown of law and order in the wake of recent bloodletting by rival NSCN factions, said that law is not a state problem but a national problem and that it should be taken up jointly by the state and the central government.
Rio, referring to the Independence Day issue at Tuensang district headquarters said it was a minor issue ‘compared’ to Manipur where the national Flag was burnt, the constitution destroyed, and government offices burnt down. “DAN Government policy is a peaceful approach but adversaries wants to create more problems to the law and order situation in the state,” said Rio while clarifying to allegations of ineffective measures taken by the government in the recent factional clashes in Zunheboto town. “The government wanted to see if the so called national workers listen to the voice and plights of the public and they did so and vacated the place” said Rio. “That is success” of the government, added Rio while congratulating the district administration, police, NGOs and public for resolving the issue without bloodshed.
Reacting to Leader of Opposition Imkong’s statement that Rio is also trying his best to return to the Congress party and Congress ‘open door’ policy to Rio and present NPF MLA, K Therie, Rio said “Therie was expelled but I resigned from the Congress. I took the righteous path and I’m comfortable where I am.” Terming the tenure of DAN Government as smooth sailing and stable, Rio advised the Congress not to worry about DAN government but to worry about their own.
The Chief Minister, commenting on the allegations of atrocities meted out to tribals of Chhattisgarh by the Naga IRB said, the clarification given by the government of Chhattisgarh and the DGP is enough that the boys are doing well. There are always someone who sympathizes with the affected with false propaganda and allegations but, said Rio “We are positive people and we sympathize the negative-minded” he said.
