Dimapur, November 3 (MExN): The Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Women Reservation will compile the list of eligible women candidates for the identified 82 wards reserved for women in the State through respective tribal women organizations at the earliest. In a consultative meeting convened by the JAC with all the tribal women organization leaders from eleven districts on November 1 at Kohima, the criteria for selection of capable women candidates was thoroughly discussed by the women leaders, besides working out strategies for a peaceful and democratic election in the women reserved wards.
The tribal women organization leaders expressed happiness and gratitude over the Court judgment recognizing the constitutional rights of women in the State and the directive for implementation of women reservation in the coming Municipal elections.
They have also resolved to work with commitment and unity for the peaceful conduct of the municipal elections and ensure participation of women as equal partners in the urban decision making bodies and contribute to the uplift of the society.
The meeting was attended by all the JACWR members; NMA executives and advisors; Angamimiapfu Mechu Krotho; Sumi Totimi Hoho, Zunheboto; Kyong Eloe Hoho, Wokha; Watsu Mungdang, Mokokchung; Rengma Mothers Association, Tseminyu; Zeliang Mothers Organisation, Peren; Naga Women Hoho ,Dimapur; Pochury Mothers Association, Meluri; Eastern Naga Women Organisation and federating units-from Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longleng; KNSK, Mon; Chang Women Organisation; Yimchunger Women Organisation; Phom Women Organisation; Sangtam Women Organisation and Khiamniungan Women Organisation. Nagaland Women Commission Chairperson, Sano Vamuzo and member Abeni T.C.K. also attended the meeting.
The tribal women organization leaders expressed happiness and gratitude over the Court judgment recognizing the constitutional rights of women in the State and the directive for implementation of women reservation in the coming Municipal elections.
They have also resolved to work with commitment and unity for the peaceful conduct of the municipal elections and ensure participation of women as equal partners in the urban decision making bodies and contribute to the uplift of the society.
The meeting was attended by all the JACWR members; NMA executives and advisors; Angamimiapfu Mechu Krotho; Sumi Totimi Hoho, Zunheboto; Kyong Eloe Hoho, Wokha; Watsu Mungdang, Mokokchung; Rengma Mothers Association, Tseminyu; Zeliang Mothers Organisation, Peren; Naga Women Hoho ,Dimapur; Pochury Mothers Association, Meluri; Eastern Naga Women Organisation and federating units-from Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longleng; KNSK, Mon; Chang Women Organisation; Yimchunger Women Organisation; Phom Women Organisation; Sangtam Women Organisation and Khiamniungan Women Organisation. Nagaland Women Commission Chairperson, Sano Vamuzo and member Abeni T.C.K. also attended the meeting.
