Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Youth Organisation was baffled by series of outrageous statements made by the former chief minister and former governor, Dr. SC Jamir, who, it alleged, has been nonchalantly critical of the affairs of the state government by questioning the progressive policies and decisions of the government in his recent interviews.
The NDPP youth’s statement issued by its media cell stated that his deliberate attempts to divide the Nagas into different blocs while playing one section against the others must be condemned by every right-thinking citizen. It added that his stooping to the extent of publicly mocking democratically elected legislators was unexpected of a respected veteran of his stature.
It has accused him of attending functions or programmes of little school children and inaugurating shops and speaking divisive politics and spreading agenda propaganda in the process. It added that in the pursuit to assert his own narratives and create unrest in the state, Dr. Jamir has not spared even innocent school students with distorted Naga history. It, therefore, advised the veteran to focus on exhortations that benefit children, who need to be inspired and motivated to achieve great things rather than confusing them.
NDPP youth claimed that the creation of new districts in the state was initiated by heeding the voice and the desire of the common people for equitable progress and development. It stated that the government has made a conscious decision in order to fulfill the aspirations of all sections of society, which would generate more opportunities and avenues for the citizens.
It stated that the attempt of the government of India to consider increasing the state assembly seats and parliament seats for Nagaland is much welcomed news saying that respectable representation of the Naga people in the Parliament would be more impactful and beneficial.
“More state assembly constituencies will usher in equal representation and equitable development for all sections and efficiency in governance and administration,” NDPP youth stated.
The youth organisation also accused Dr. Jamir of introducing many evils during his regime that is plaguing Naga society today. Alleging that civil society and the Naga tribal family were divided into different blocs during his regime, it has held him responsible for taking sides instead of uniting the Naga people. It has also accused him of introducing election malpractices and suppression of democratic principles in the Naga society during his time.
“Was he not the one who introduced toppling games, instability, polarisations, breaking up of tribal bodies, using gun and money power in elections and so many more evils in our society?” it questioned.
NDPP stated that the Naga people have been struggling to weed out such evil practices sown in society when the former chief minister Dr. SC Jamir was at the helm.
In the present context, it stated that the Naga people are witnessing a conglomerate of civil society organisations (CSO), national workers, political parties all cohesively and tirelessly working for an acceptable and final solution to the protracted Naga issue. It, therefore, advised Dr. Jamir not to confuse the masses with his self-aggrandising narrative to further divide and disintegrate the Nagas, which would have irreparable consequences.
Unlike the old regime, it claimed that the NDPP coalition government led by Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, has endeavored to provide an all-inclusive, clean and efficient system of governance with a clear vision to usher in all round development in the state and also restore lasting peace, paving the way for ample opportunities in all aspects for the Naga people towards progress and a better future for the coming generations.