The long sincere desire of the Rengmasunder Tseminyu Sub-division to own a district seems to be on the cliff either to be lifted up or thrown down to the pit. I believe thatthe aspirations of the Rengmas need not be cast down to Sheol. They must be brought to the state of self-reliance. That is why a sincere and rightful demand for district is not wrong for the Rengmas. And what is not wrong must be Right. Rights must be respected and given at all cost. I am surethat no Naga is against the formation of TseminyuSub-division into a district.
The formation of district is not a formation of enemies neither a mortal sin. There can be many untold stories when it comes to tribalism especially in a state like Nagaland, but equal rights to equal people must not be distorted under the guise of political aroma. We all aim for better administration of public life. Likewise every citizen must get equal opportunity to grow under a stable Government. The Government must not become ‘Nomadic Government.’ It must not encourage the public to live a nomadic life.
The Rengmas under Kohima district has enjoyed all the privileges and advantages like any other citizens. All the same, it is high time that separate administration be given to them. The child has grown mature to cook and eat his own food. And this maturity and ability should be praised by the parents (as in family life) and neighbours. The Rengmas can now stand on their own feet and walk the path of progress and development without stumbling.
The Nagas burdened theyear 2017 with numerous bandhs, ultimatums and protests. Therewere peaceful protests and bloody protests. There were silent dharnas and violent agitations. The year withered with a mixture of joys and tears. This is how years passed by and by. Sometimes, such passage of time and years may not affect us positively. For a positive acceleration of life, the State Government must borrow the heartbeat of its people to know the realities of life. When Rights are left behind, it is difficult to march in peace.
The Government should not wait for public protest for any rightful and lawful implementation. The Government of Nagaland changes from time to time. This has made the public to wonder as to under which leadership will such dreams come true. But change of leadership does not change the life of the public. And change of Government does not mean better governance. Any Government which rendersbest service towards the interest of the general public (not few people) is respectedandconsidered by the public.
To upgrade any sub-division into a district, the local MLAs and public leaders need not appease the Chief Minister and his cabinets by offering sacrifice on the altar of the State Assembly. If it is so, favourtism will triumph and the Rights of the people will decay like a tooth with much pain and suffering. When hope becomes hopeless, there arises different kinds of violence. Violence is an unwanted germ that creeps into the life of the society as a necessity evil.All the same, violence of any sort must be avoided even in a rightful demand.
As we aim for better progress and prosperity of Nagaland, it is the duty of the State Government to feed the people with solid food of Honesty and Justice. The inherent values of the Nagas must be safeguarded for common good.
