The crux of the contention is getting clearer day by day and which group (Government or the agitating group) is founded on solid reason as to whether holding election is in the best interest to safeguard article 371(A). In the beginning, public were made to believe that ULB election process is against the spirit of Article 371(A). Now it appears that postponement of election is rather a risky proposition in the face of imminent Supreme Court Verdict.
There will be lots of disadvantages for Nagas if Supreme Court unfortunately gives verdict against the spirit of Article 371(A). Then whom will the Naga people hold accountable for weakening the Article 371(A)? Whether the agitating parties or the willing parties or any other hidden hands (if any) who are fuelling the agitation should be held responsible? Whatever the case may be, Nagas cannot afford to lose or weaken the special provision. Whether the agitating parties emerge victorious to postpone the election or whether the women group emerges victorious in the Supreme Court, such victories will be only a small victory but a big defeat for the Nagas as a whole.
Therefore, leaving aside all egos or any other hidden agenda, if we Nagas would like to continue with the decision making mandate over Article 371(A), either women group must unconditionally withdraw the SLP or else Election Commission must proceed ahead with the election at the earliest before the Supreme Court could give its imminent verdict.
C. David
Nagarjan, Dimapur
