E. Chishi
The present turmoil in Nagaland is nothing but the culmination of a long period of disappointments and dissatisfaction towards the government. People have long been complaining about the deplorable road conditions in Nagaland. People have also been complaining about the meagre power supply. People have been complaining about the backdoor appointments. People have been crying for regular release of salary every month. But for all these anomalies, does anyone who matters pay heed?
When the aggrieved teachers protested for the release of salary, water cannon was released on them. When the people wanted action against the fuel adulterers, they were made to go scot-free. When there were protests for the arrest of the rice-pilferers, the protestors were arrested. When the people wanted the protestors to be released, water cannon was again released on them.
The government has long been ignoring the sufferings of the people. Let alone ignoring, putting salt to the injury has also become rampant. The last straw was when it betrayed even the church. Betrayal of the church is betrayal of Jesus. In the present circumstances, what else can the people do if not ask for the resignation of the present government led by Mr. Zeliang, who seems to have no moral obligation towards the Church or his people.
