Appeals for calm till issue is resolved by ECI
Dimapur, August 17 (EMN): The NPF legislators led by the Chief Minister TR Zeliang today after taking stock of the various threats issued in the name of NPF youth wing of 10 Northern Angami-1 A/C to members of the public, officials and party workers, has made an appeal to the public to remain calm and maintain peace and tranquillity while assuring that the government will provide security to one and all.
"While we condemn those ugly and insane incidents, we would like to boldly underline the simple and hard fact that, the present imbroglio is within the NPF Party and that it should not be personalized rather the matter be left with the ECI for the final verdict or for any outcome.
The NPF Led DAN Government is here to provide security to one and all. Therefore, we would like to appeal to the general public not to panic, but to remain calm and maintain peace and tranquillity during this unfortunate and trying times," stated the press release from the legislators.
It stated that the ongoing leadership dispute in the NPF party is "purely" an internal affair of the party.
That the issue has been noted by the Election Commission of India and it will give a judgement and "handover" the party symbol and properties to the "rightful and legal owner".
While recounting the incidences of threats, the press release stated that on August 13, "a mob numbering around 100 youths led by NPF youths of the 10th N.A-I A/C" served an ultimatum at the temporary office of the NPF at Legacy Complex, Bayavü Hill Kohima, to remove all the party flags and close down the office on or before August 13.
It further alleged that on the same day a group of unidentified youths came to the house of Shilumar, Press Secretary NPF to discuss about the statement issued by him on behalf of the NPF Party.
Thereafter on August 15,the NPF Youths of 10 NA-I A/C directed Ruokuotuolie Mere; Mr. Kuovisieo Rio; Mhalelie Rio; and Peter Kuotsu to present at their office for explanation and to declare the new Kohima Division NPF Youth wing office bearers on August 16.
"While serving the ultimatum to the four law abiding citizens, those youths cautioned them not to take the Ultimatum letter lightly because they had started the 'search and find actions.' Over and above this, some of the 10th NA-I A/C youths had gone to the Assembly Secretariat and warned some of the officials, which is uncalled for as stated above," the press release further stated.
Again on August 15, the legislators alleged that a group of youths from the same Assembly constituency went to the house of one Kechangulie Kense, Secretary of Bayavü Panchayat and "served a caution to him through his wife in his absence".
They stated that such a practice is unethical and against our "Naga tradition and customs".
The legislators therefore condemned such "ugly and insane incidents" and simultaneously stated that in the event of any "untoward incidents towards these Officials and persons, the NPF 10th NA-I A/C Youth Wing shall be held responsible".
The press release was appended by T.R Zeliang; Noke Wangnao; G. Kaito Ayeh; Y. Patton; S. Tokheho Yepthomi; Imkong L. Imchen; S. Pangyu Phom; C.M. Chang; Kipili Sangtam; Dr. Nicky Kire; Nuklutoshi; Neiba Kronu; Zhaleo Rio; Merentoshi R. Jamir; and Y. M. Yollow Konyak.
