KOHIMA — The Chakhesang Hoho Kohima (CHK) on Saturday conducted its general session here at Moluki, Merhulietsa, with calls to uphold principles, integrity and hardwork.
Legislators from the community including Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs KG Kenye; Leader of NPF Legislature Party, Kuzholuzo Nienu; Advisor for CAWD and Taxes, Kudecho Khamo, and Dr. Neisatuo Mero, addressed the session.
Kenye stressed on the need for unity amongst Nagas society stating that there are too “many prevailing issues.”
On the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Kenye said the delegation from Nagaland recently apprised the Union Home Minister on the resentment and apprehensions surrounding the UCC and the serious repercussions it would have, especially in the context of Nagaland.
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Informing that the Centre is considering exemption of the tribals from purview of UCC, he also mentioned that the Article 371(A) of the Constitution guarantees special privileges for Nagas including customary and religious practices.
On issue of ‘Frontier Naga Territory,’ the minister said that henceforth the negotiations will be tripartite and will include the state government at every stage for all purposes.
Kenye also urged the Chakhesang community to be honest and self reliant.
Nienu told the gathering not to bask in past glories but to retrospect and introspect to be more sincere and honest as a community. The NPF leader also called upon the community to be proactive to issues that are detrimental to the Chakhesang community and the state at large such as the UCC and ENPO’s demands which, he said “will have ramifications.”
Khamo pointed out that despite the many challenges and prevailing situations in the world and society, God has been faithful to the Chakhesang people.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]Stressing on the need to be self-reliant, he advised that those who are able to get into government service should pursue it, while others should venture into business and entrepreneurship.
Further, he urged the people to uphold their faith and live by the principles of honesty, hardwork and culture.
Dr. Mero called upon the people to give efforts to where there are rooms for improvement and also to strive to live in peace and harmony.
President of Chakhesang Public Organisation, Vezuhu Keyho, urged the community’s legislators to stand for the welfare of the Chakhesang people, and assured that the CPO stands behind them in the interest of the community.
He also told the Chakhesang people to be courteous, honest, bold and hardworking, while also exhorting them not to let language be a barrier among the community members.
President of CHK, Theja Therieh, in his presidential address, highlighted the various activities undertaken by the hoho and also shared concerns of the community members residing in Kohima.
Meanwhile, the session also nominated a new team of CHK for the tenure 2023-25, which will be led by Dozhohu Tunyi as president. Khoto Tetseo was also nominated as president of Chakhesang Youth Organisation Kohima (CYOK).