Dimapur, Aug. 29 (EMN): Against the backdrop of the demand for solution before election, the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) comprising of Aos, Sumis and Lothas, has stated that it expects the Government of India to appreciate the patience of the citizens of Nagaland for “all these 25 years” and the yearning for genuine peace in the region, which can be brought about by political solution alone.
“CNTC recalls the last assembly election in 2018, when the civil societies and all political parties including the BJP unequivocally demanded for solution before election. However, the BJP breached the trust of the people and filed nomination with a slogan election for solution against the will and wishes which is still fresh in our memory,” CNTC media cell stated in a press release
The council reminded the Government of India that the unending political process has adversely affected the lives of every individual in the state and has taken huge toll on the entire system of governance.
“It has heralded in unimaginable cycle of corruption at all levels, where education and overall infrastructural developments were in shambles, government projects are siphoned off brazenly through percentage cuts and shares, private businesses are grossly extorted by armed groups in the name of political issue,” CNTC stated.
It also stated that the ultimate victims are the unemployed youths and students whose future has been ruined due to unresolved Naga issue.
“Therefore, as the economic well being of everyday Naga family has completely collapsed in the absence of equitable welfare formula and governance, we appeals to the Prime Minister to invite the negotiating parties to resolve the contentious issue at the earliest,” it stated.
CNTC further reminded the Prime Minister on his assurance to for a vibrant society, which can be achieved only when there is peace in society.