Dimapur, December 6 (MExN): Reiterating that ‘Rongmeis are a part of Naga community’, Atomi Zhimomi, MLA today said that the DAN government is seriously looking into the issue of indigenous inhabitants status for the Rongmeis. “I have raised the issue with the chief minister and even as we speak, the matter is being discussed. We cannot give you a dead line but the issue will hopefully be resolved in the next few months.” He also added that, “The DAN government does not want to leave any tribe behind.”
Speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of the Namgonlong Rongmei colony council hall, Dimapur, Atomi said, “I am not here just to inaugurate the council hall but to show support and solidarity to the Rongmei community. The construction of this hall is a collective effort and the credit goes to you all too.” Atomi who had donated a sum for the construction of the newly inaugurated council hall said that the public should demand for collective development, “It is not possible for an MLA to consider only individual benefits, but it is a duty to look into collective development,” he said. He also lamented on the dark side of the so called ‘business hub’ of Dimapur, his constituency Dimapur I, saying that, “Behind the tall building and walls lies the lack of basic amenities. As an MLA I am trying to build on it but the time is less and the funds are also not sufficient.” He also added that all works carried out are done with transparency and accountability. Highlighting that the NPF party has a vision to develop not only Dimapur but the whole of Nagaland into ‘an Island blooming with flowers’, Atomi, in a promotional statement said, “We are able to do this because we are in the ruling party. We still need to do much more and for that, we need co-operation from you in the days ahead. If you continue to extend your support and we come back to power, there is nothing we can’t do.”
The young MLA reminded the people that when DAN came to power in 2002, people had little faith in its governance, “But we have proved them wrong and DAN government has done so much for its people in theses five years. Therefore we have the support of the Naga intellectuals, bureaucrats and people form the grass root level,” he said.
Atomi hoped that the new council hall will be used for the welfare and benefit of the entire Rongmei community in Dimapur.
