Morung Express News
Mokokchung | May 2
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today charged the Congress Party for the failure of regional political parties during the past state assembly elections while crediting the common people for recognizing the NPF party’s capability and supporting through out the present term of reign in office. He was speaking as the chief guest during the inauguration of the newly acquired NPF Mokokchung Division office building here today at Sangtemla Ward Mokokchung.
Citing an example of one lady candidate Chubala who was allegedly threatened by the Congress for contesting the last state general election, Neiphiu condemned the rival party for not operating on democratic principles. Citing on this, the Chief Minister called upon party supporters as well as concerned citizens to work in unity.
He also lauded the present members and all those responsible for contributing to the DAN ministry’s survival. “No regional party in the state has completed 5 year term of office due to selfishness” said the Minister while calling upon the NPF and allied party members to identify the mistakes committed by past members. “We should not be selective and self-interested in choosing the leaders rather we should invite every one to come to the platform and participate” said Rio while terming the present government as the “peoples’ party”.
The Chief Minister also challenged the present party members “Are we going to serve the common people or serve our-selves?” While reminding that the government is to help the down-trodden people, he also conveyed a message of solidarity to the people of Mokokchung in general and in particular to the Ao tribe. He appealed to be ever ready for service to the masses. He further congratulated the members of the division for being able to establish a permanent office and said that it would be the first of such kind for the state regional party. The Chief Minster was accompanied by Minister for Industries Khekiho Zhimomi Education Minister L Imkong Imchen, Minister for Forest Khetho and other dignitaries
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio also graced the premier festival of the Ao Nagas, Moatsü, at Chuchuyimlang, around 30 kms from Mokokchung which is being declared as a tourist destination by the State Government. Extending greetings to a mammoth gathering of Moatsü revelers of Chuchuyimlang and neighboring villagers and a galaxy of VIPs, high officials and public leaders he expressed happiness for being able to attend the festival.
He said Moatsü and such festivals are able to be celebrated due to cooperation of the people adding that the Nagas celebrate with certain cultural relevance and. Likewise Nagas need to unite to bring about peace and prosperity to their land, he said and called on every Naga to unite for a common cause. “Moatsü is a reminder that our forefathers valued friendship with nearby villages” he reminded.
Rio also said that Nagas should not celebrate festival with stolen, extorted or ill-gotten money but with hard earned-money and wealth. He took the opportunity to announce that the concerned Central authority in Delhi has approved the revival of the Tuli Paper Mill and has sanctioned Rs. 360 crores for the purpose and called upon the people of the area to ensure that peace and tranquility reigns to felicitate the success of the Mill. Cultural troupes from nearby Ao villages, Chang and Phom villages also performed a variety of songs and dances to a mammoth gathering of people.
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