Dimapur, Oct. 29 (EMN): The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) – which had spearheaded the Naga public protest against the ULB elections early this year – on Sunday appealed to the state government to revoke what it stated was “the infamous cabinet resolution dated 24th November 2016”.
The JCC issued a statement informing the outcome of its meeting that was held on Sunday. “In connection with the representation submitted jointly by the JCC to the chief minister, Nagaland on 18-03-2017 requesting the govt. to take up the matter for decision in the previous assembly session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly and pass an appropriate bill for revocation dated 24th November 2016 with regard to conduct of ULB election with the same act in the larger interest of the people of Nagaland.
“However, the matter was not taken up for discussion during the last assembly session despite of being a serious issue confronting the aspiration and wishes of the people of Nagaland. The JCC therefore once again appeal to the state government to take up the matter on priority and revoke the infamous cabinet resolution dated 24th November 2016 as the same is against the wishes and interest of the people of Nagaland,” the statement read.
It also expressed appreciation to the Nagaland state cabinet for its decision on August 21 last to form a review committee for the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2002 “with consultation of the tribal hohos and stakeholders.”
