Openthung Lotha
Do coalitions spell instability? It could be 'yes' and 'no'. It depends on who leads the pack, who constitutes the pack and several other extraneous factors. It will be no easy task for new Rio government to manage all the partners all the time. It was the sulking time for every leader or partner when he did not get the portfolio of his choice. Coalition demands an ethos of 'give' and 'take' by both the major and minor partners. In order to keep the coalition government intact, Mr. Rio must make compromises like never before.
In Nagaland, it was so real and unfortunate to know that the State exchequer was being misused on useless expenditure and that's the main reason why people were deprived of social security, basic health care and quality education especially in the far flung areas of the state. This issue should be in the top most priority list of the new government.
Despite spending huge amount of money there are no proper roads and bridges in the state. In fact, some districts have no road at all. Many organisations have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of roads in Nagaland. Good road is the need of the hour.
Today, people are getting frustrated with various issues starting from non-payment of salaries to non-payment of scholarships on time to unlawful appointments in each and every department. This has to stop once and for all.
And lastly and most importantly, will the present MLAs vacate their seats if the Naga political settlement comes? It's a million dollar question. After spending crores of rupees in the election, it will be really tough for the new MLAs to sacrifice their hard earned position.
It will be interesting to watch how this new government will react. Let's hope for the best.
