Dimapur, June 30 (MExN): The NDPP on Wednesday said that the NPF Legislature Party’s representation to the Governor of Nagaland was “unbecoming of a responsible opposition party,” especially at a time when the entire government machinery is fighting the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic whilst trying to ensure smooth functioning of governmental activities.
“It is without a doubt, the bounden duty of an opposition party to point out the weakness and failings of the government if any. However, there is always the right time and platform to bring up such issues; and a pandemic is not one of those times. The NPF, being a mature political party and its leaders, having enough experience both as an opposition as well as running the government, should well be aware of the etiquettes of behaving as a constructive and responsible opposition,” the NDPP Media & Communication Committee said in a press release on June 30.
With regard to the 200-bedded hospital at CISHR, the party stated that, “the medical department and the government has given sufficient explanation.” It said that “all laid down procedures under government norms have been followed,” while adding that similar type of facilities are being established by several other state governments, some of which are being directly funded by even the PM Cares Fund.
The party stated that the CISHR not only has the available space for the emergency situation but also the immediate medical human resource for active functioning from day one of commissioning without any hitches. It said that the pre-engineered hospital is not a temporary arrangement but would have all state-of-the-art health facilities of a full-fledged hospital and will be professionally managed by the expertise and professional human resource of CMC Vellore and EHA Delhi. With the availability of modern oxygen plant and laboratory facilities, the selection of CISHR for the emergency hospital is indeed laudable and the right decision at the right time, it added.
On the establishment of the Nagaland Cricket Stadium and its ancillary facilities like the Cricket Academy, Indoor Training Centre, it said that the aforementioned facilities have been the foundation of the state’s national and international cricketers. In addition to national and international matches, it said cricketers from all the districts of Nagaland are directly benefiting from the enormous cricket economy wherein they are earning substantial incomes by playing the game at various levels. “Nagaland has become a full fledged Ranji Trophy State and our stadium has hosted dozens of first class matches, positively impacting the scenario of sports in Nagaland while also having positive impact on the local economy,” it said while charging the opposition of indulging in “political vindictiveness” in the past as well.
Further, the NDPP stated that the proposed establishment of an airport at Kohima was not due to any personal desire of an individual but a national policy that envisions establishment of airport and air connectivity in all state capitals of the country. For a State with mountainous terrain, the Chiethu area was found to be appropriate and technically viable, it said while adding that the proposed airport was a commitment of the NDA Government in 2003 and a prominent feature in the Common Minimum Program of the DAN.
Stating that the proposed Chiethu airport would not only connect the State Capital by air but is also being viewed as a crucial and strategic facility from various angles including defense, it pointed out that Chiethu airport and the proposed alternate Greenfield airport at Rüzaphema are two completely different matters having no connection to each other.
It also said that the State Government and the Finance Department have already given sufficient statements and clarifications on all financial matters and asserted that the PDA Government would not remain silent spectators to the baseless allegations of the opposition.
It charged the opposition of “trying to dislodge and disrupt the current ruling dispensation,” and asserted that the NDPP would stand firm in its commitment to the people of the State, especially during these hard and difficult times of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
