Dimapur, August 23 (EMN): The six Naga political groups that recently came together under a single umbrella in the form of Working Committee have on Wednesday resolved that all Naga entrepreneurs will hereafter be exempted from any form of taxation.
“The NNPGs have resolved that while free donations from our people will be solicited, Naga entrepreneurs shall henceforth be exempted from taxations,” stated the press release from the media cell of the six NNPGs.
The group stated that since ‘viable economy is a key to future generation’, the step was taken in order to enable Naga youths to “confidently pursue and strengthen social fabric and build economic platform for the future”.
It however stated that the joint ventures and partnerships between Naga and Non Naga entrepreneurs shall not be exempted.
It is also informed to put an end to the practice of Naga youths who claim ownership over business houses and are “discreetly paid monthly protection fee” by non-Naga businessmen.
It claimed that educated and talented Naga youths are being reduced to playing the role of bouncers and security guards of Non-Naga entrepreneurs and therefore business houses keeping Naga youths as “watchdogs and bogus owners” will be penalised.
It also stated that the Naga struggle is a “reflection of a people’s strength” fuelled by political will and desire to “determine their own future”.
That the “contribution and donation” of the people had been a free expression of the people but the recent decades, division and killing among the Nagas have dented the people’s confidence.
With the level of corruption at present it is not uncommon to see civil societies expressing displeasure over the “chaotic state of affairs”.
It further stated that the six NNPGs, have taken a major step in forming a Working Committee (WC) according to the wished of the people and that “the political demand of our people must be met”.
The NNPGs are therefore prepared to march forward and seek a “political solution that is acceptable and honourable for our people”.
“At this critical juncture, the NNPGs solicit prayer support and solidarity from our people”.
The NNPGs also appreciated all the civil societies for understanding the common issue and for “freely and frankly expressing the desire of the people”.
