Ao Senden urged to reconsider decision on Naga Hoho

Dimapur, September 22 : The Ao legislators have appealed to the Ao Senden to reconsider and not to take any hasty decision on withdrawing from the Naga Hoho, especially at this juncture when the Naga political talks with the Government of India is at a crucial stage. They underscored the need that all stakeholders, be it organisations or individuals, need to stand united and exercise utmost restraint and settle issues through constructive dialogues in the spirit of give and take. The Ao legislators made the appeal today through a press statement issued by Minister for Mechanical and National Highways Nuklutoshi and Adviser to CM, Municipal Affairs, SI Jamir in view of the prevailing situation arising out of the proposed withdrawal of the three tribal hohos – Sumi Hoho, Lotha Hoho and Ao Senden. Fully appreciating the concerns expressed by the three tribal hohos, they opined that further discussions and deliberations on the pertaining issues between all civil society organisations and the State Government are required in order to dispel all misgivings and misunderstandings. The Ao legislators further expressed their solidarity and willingness to proactively cooperate with Ao Senden in all important issues that may impact lives and future of the members of the Ao community in particular and the entire Nagas in general in the days to come.