Morung Express News
Dimapur | January 25
Extending his greetings to the people on the occasion of Republic Day, Nagaland Governor Shyamal Datta said that the Nagas’ yearning for peace has grown over the years and therefore there was a sense of hopefulness that the uncertainty over the extension of cease-fire would recede as a mark of conformity to the people’s wishes.
“Our march towards peace and development, and journey into the new century need to gather momentum with peoples’ participation and more enduring response to some of the key concerns” said Datta in his Republic Day message. “It makes us hopeful that the clouds of uncertainty that hover on the extension will recede as a mark of deference to people’s wish” he accrued.
The Governor also reminded the people to harness the huge potential of the State’s rich and varied natural and human resources. “Our destiny hinges on our ability to harness the huge potential of our rich and varied natural and human resources. The Bharat Nirman Programme and the Rural Employment Scheme of Government of India are meant to promote rural development through creation of employment opportunities and poverty alleviation” Governor Datta stated adding that the growth that improves living standards of future generations to become sustainable, was needed. Further, Datta affirmed that morality lie in the creation of a tolerant and open society with equitable sharing of benefit out of socio-economic progress.
Governor Datta also reminded the people that status, money and power do not constitute human values till these are driven by the attitude of care and concern to create well-being of the people and the community.
“For this, our greed and desire have to be realistic and cannot undermine the interest of the people. The emerging opportunities, including those that lie dormant in the ‘Look East Policy’, underscore the imperative need for greater commitment to work culture and good governance. The fruits of peace that we have been enjoying can be more delicious if we are able to govern ourselves better” Datta reminded. He also said that more platforms need to emerge for participation in policy making, implementation and accountability.
Governor Shyamal Datta asked the people be prepared to be a part of the fast changing environment, lest they be left far behind.
“As we celebrate Republic day, let us all resolve to work harder and usher in more peaceful, prosperous and promising future for our children and their children” Datta said.
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