Morung Express News
Kohima | March 20
The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) today said that it has taken by surprise the NSCN (IM) statement on FGN’s ensuing 50th Republic Day celebration on March 22 and warning the FGN to refrain from holding any function at public grounds, complexes or habituated areas or be responsible for “any untoward circumstances and consequences.”
“We are surprised that Nagas are coming up against such public get together, said Lhouvitsu, Speaker, Tatar Hoho, FGN at the press conference. He said that its programme has been “very much taken otherwise.”
Stating that the FGN was formed on 22 March 1956 and 50 years has come and Nagas are rightfully celebrating it, Lhouvitsu said “This is our history. So to celebrate Golden Jubilee or such national event is not wrong at all for Nagas to celebrate.”
Saying that it would go ahead with the programme, the FGN Speaker said the programme is made and people are coming from all corner of Nagaland.
We invite everybody, every Naga who love Nagaland to come and participate and by doing so we do not see that it is disturbing somebody’s interest, he said adding that instead of accusing each other, blocking somebody’s happiness “why don’t we come to an understanding and enjoy the happiness together.”
The programme is for the whole Nagas. Everyone should come and attend. There should be no fear when Naga people have their right, he added. FGN Kilo Kilonser Shevohu Keyho was also present at the press conference.
Meanwhile, the Golden Jubilee programme made available to The Morung Express said the function will start by 10:00 AM at Kohima Village Ground with Shevohu Keyho, Convenor, GJOC as leader.
The programme will be marked by the blowing of trumpet, unfurling of National flag, Kedahge’s address to the Nation by Gen. Retd. Viyalie Metha, NNC president’s message by Adinno Phizo, awards, presentation, cultural programme, and jubilee feast.
