Chizokho Vero
Chozuba | November 2
Chief Minister T R Zeliang today said that elections to the urban local bodies will take place in the month of January next year.
He said Nagaland Government will go ahead with the elections in those places where there are no opposition to women reservation and requested the people to cooperate with the government since development of small townships which do not fall under the categories of villages or Municipals have been lagging behind in development. Zeliang also said he failed to understand the opposition to reservation of 33% for women when men folk are agreeable to 33% for women through nomination with full voting rights. Inaugurating Chozuba Town Council under Phek district, he said there are 3 municipal and 29 town councils including Chozuba in the state as of now.
Towards this, Zeliang said the DAN government has taken one-step ahead to march towards progress and development in the area of urbanization and urban development. He underscored that the state government has created municipal affairs department for better administration to cities and town through municipal and town councils.
The Chief Minister called upon the public to give suggestions when they are not satisfied on any policy and at the same time to extend support when the policy is right. He assured that the government will not disturb the function and customary system of the villages and land-holding system.
On the agitation of Nagaland SSA teachers for non-payment of salary, Zeliang said the state government will clear it even if the money is not released by the centre. “We will not deprive our students,” he claimed adding that the priority of the government is “our youth and students.”
On the occasion, Zeliang also informed that Nagaland vision document will be released during the forthcoming Hornbill Festival.
Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, who is an elected representative from 18th Chozuba A/C said that Chozuba is one of the oldest towns in Nagaland but still lacking in many developmental activities.
He was optimistic that the inauguration of Chozuba Town Council will be a contributing factor towards rapid growth of the town. Sazo also stressed on the need to speed up the commercial activities in the town.
Minister for Home Y. Patton, Minister for School Education & SCERT Yitachu, deputy speaker Imtikumzuk and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Under no obligation to give reasons for dropping Mmhonlumo: CM
Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Wednesday defended his action of “sacking” Mmhonlumo Kikon, MLA from the post of Parliamentary Secretary and said he was not under obligation to give any reason or justification for such actions.
“As per the Constitution of India, and as per the conventions being followed in parliamentary democracy, the appointment or sacking of any Minister is the prerogative of the Chief Minister. So is the case with Parliamentary Secretaries and Advisers,” a press note from CMO media cell asserted.
It pointed out that in the case of any disciplinary action taken by any political party on suspension or expulsion from the party against any Minister, Parliamentary Secretary, Adviser or MLA, show cause notice is always served, and the concerned person is given an opportunity to defend himself, or to rebut the charges or allegations against him.
However, as sacking or dropping of a Minister, Parliamentary Secretary, Advisor etc from the Council of Minister is not a disciplinary action; no such procedures need to be followed in the State or Centre, the press note from CMO stated.
