Dimapur, Nov. 02 (EMN): A day after the Congress party officer bearers from Dimapur district lef the party to join the NPF led by Neiphiu Rio, the Nagaland Congress Committee has stated that its is instead awelcome step that some 'disgruntled' party workers defected to join the divided NPF.
"The defection of some disgruntled party workers in Dimapur to join hands with corrupt and divided NPF bandwagon is a welcome step since the Congress party has been silently tolerating the activities of these political turncoats since 2013 and also in the ULB election, hoping that better sense will prevail. However, the AICC Secretary I/c of Nagaland during his numerous visits had taken due note of these few party workers who were more interested in furthering the cause of other party while still claiming to be congress party workers," stated the press release from the party.
It further added that the All India Congress Committee has earlier directed the NPCC to take 'drastic measures' in overhauling the entire party setup in the state and so the it had appointed a new President of Dimapur DCC on Oct. 17 and had 'specifically' assigned him to revamp the entire Dimapur DCC.
"Finding that there is going to be no more space for people sailing in two boats, some few disgruntled party workers led by the former President have misguided some of the party workers into joining an already rotten boat of NPF that is sinking on its own weight," it stated.
It reminded that the Dimapur District Congress Committee is intact and fully functional under the Presidentship of Bendangyanger Jamir.
"We also take this opportunity to remind that true congress men and women should work for the people and not for position" .
It also stated that Nagaland and especially the people of Dimapur desperately need freedom from fear, protection of livelihood and better infrastructures in tune with the rapid urbanisation and added that the Congress shares the agony of 'our' people whose voices are never heard and are bearing the brunt of misgovernance in every sphere of life.
"Given an opportunity, we will herald drastic change to protect the lives and rights of our people," it added
