Kohima | May 20 : Chief Minister Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio said Angamis hold a very high status in the Naga society and said “If we are strong, the position of the Nagas will also be strong and it is up to us to uphold it”. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest during the general conference of Angami Public Organization (APO) here at APO hall the chief minister said that during his eight years in office, there has been immense significant development in the Naga Society as a whole and he expressed hope that Angamis too have progressed in many ways, “everything has been possible because of the support rendered by the people in general”. As the present APO term ends, Rio said they have worked cohesively for the Nagas in general and expressed hope that the new team will also work sincerely. He assured that his government will work together with the APO for the upliftment of the Angamis and Nagas in general.
Expressing concern over Naga Political issue, Rio said Naga political issue has been a concern for all the Nagas and unless a final solution is brought about, Nagas in general cannot make much progress and urged to work together towards finding an early solution as Nagas have too long been engaged with Naga political issue, fighting for independence but considering the present situation it is not moving on the right path as it has been taken over by individualism, partyism, tribalism etc, he added.
Rio urged the gathering to give up all such isms and come to the level of Nagaism in order to work for a final solution of Naga political problem. “There is no Naga leader in general except for tribal, party and factional leaders, so Angamis will have to try and show the way for Nagaism”, said Rio. Asserting that Civil societies are conscience keepers of the society, Rio expressed his happiness that Angamis are holding key post in the Naga society like Naga Hoho, NSF, TPO, “this shows Nagas has high hope upon the Angamis and we should be able to uphold it, Lets us not be in the comfort zone but move forward and do better for the Naga society, Let us sacrifice and work for Nagas”, he added.
Touching on the Road Show and Tribal Festivals, Rio said state government is funding tribal Hohos to organize the festivals and also to showcase their respective cultural heritage so that one’s identity can be upheld and also urged to maintain the patenting of Naga dishes and traditional wears and also commercialization of it. The Chief Minister suggested that the youth to improvise and evolve new designs of our traditional dresses so as to attain standards for commercial value and exports. He reminded that the government of Nagaland has declared 2010- 11 and 2011-12 as the Year of Entrepreneur and is providing financial assistant to 1000 youth.
The Chief Minister pointed out that the State government presented its Annual Budget for 2011-12 with a 10% step up over last year’s Budget but the Planning Commission awarded a step up of 20% indicating its supports for developmental activities which could make Nagaland economically self dependent from totally dependent and consumer State. He also emphasised that in our endeavours to entrepreneurships we should not chase away non-Nagas, instead should collaborate and learn the trades with them.
He also propounded that the present Election system should be replaced with a traditional selection system. He was of the opinion that the root cause of the corruption is election and urged that the Angamis as a tribe make contribution to evolve a selection system and solve the problem. The Chief Minister also commented on the popular Angami slogan “Keviu uya”, and said that it is perhaps more appropriate to be saying “Keviu vierhe”.
Expressing concern on the poor sanitation in the state capital, Rio said ‘Kohima is the Mirror of Nagaland – Classic Club’, but people comment the untidy of the town and urged APO, AWO, District Administration and KMC to work together in order to beautify Kohima and also impart sanitary and cleanliness habits among the general public and also said the need for collecting tax from every household for such activities in order to pay to those working for cleanliness drive and to set example to others.
Rio also pointed on the issue of water scarcity, stating that if water supply does not reach people, capital may not always stay with Angamis, despite having many sources, “we can’t bring water for the people is a big issue” and urged those villages who have sufficient waters to come forward in giving water for the citizens of Kohima. He also lauded the successful completion of Census 2011 and thanked ‘all’ for giving accurate figures.
Earlier invocation was pronounced by Rev. Lhouzoviu Shüya while Presidential addressed was delivered by Kekhreingulie Linyü. Reports were given by Treasurer, Vithepfulie Kehie and General Secretary, Keneigunyü Sekhose. Reading the Constitution of APO by Kevino Chasie followed by house approval and released by Chief Guest. The programme was attended by dignitaries like Speaker Nagaland, Kiyanilie Peseyie, Dr Shürhozelie Minister for Higher Education & Urban Development, Vikho-o Yhosü MLA, K.V. Pusa, Congress Legislator, L. Kire, Commissioner & Secretary to Chief Minister and government officers and public leaders.
(With inputs from DIPR)
Expressing concern over Naga Political issue, Rio said Naga political issue has been a concern for all the Nagas and unless a final solution is brought about, Nagas in general cannot make much progress and urged to work together towards finding an early solution as Nagas have too long been engaged with Naga political issue, fighting for independence but considering the present situation it is not moving on the right path as it has been taken over by individualism, partyism, tribalism etc, he added.
Rio urged the gathering to give up all such isms and come to the level of Nagaism in order to work for a final solution of Naga political problem. “There is no Naga leader in general except for tribal, party and factional leaders, so Angamis will have to try and show the way for Nagaism”, said Rio. Asserting that Civil societies are conscience keepers of the society, Rio expressed his happiness that Angamis are holding key post in the Naga society like Naga Hoho, NSF, TPO, “this shows Nagas has high hope upon the Angamis and we should be able to uphold it, Lets us not be in the comfort zone but move forward and do better for the Naga society, Let us sacrifice and work for Nagas”, he added.
Touching on the Road Show and Tribal Festivals, Rio said state government is funding tribal Hohos to organize the festivals and also to showcase their respective cultural heritage so that one’s identity can be upheld and also urged to maintain the patenting of Naga dishes and traditional wears and also commercialization of it. The Chief Minister suggested that the youth to improvise and evolve new designs of our traditional dresses so as to attain standards for commercial value and exports. He reminded that the government of Nagaland has declared 2010- 11 and 2011-12 as the Year of Entrepreneur and is providing financial assistant to 1000 youth.
The Chief Minister pointed out that the State government presented its Annual Budget for 2011-12 with a 10% step up over last year’s Budget but the Planning Commission awarded a step up of 20% indicating its supports for developmental activities which could make Nagaland economically self dependent from totally dependent and consumer State. He also emphasised that in our endeavours to entrepreneurships we should not chase away non-Nagas, instead should collaborate and learn the trades with them.
He also propounded that the present Election system should be replaced with a traditional selection system. He was of the opinion that the root cause of the corruption is election and urged that the Angamis as a tribe make contribution to evolve a selection system and solve the problem. The Chief Minister also commented on the popular Angami slogan “Keviu uya”, and said that it is perhaps more appropriate to be saying “Keviu vierhe”.
Expressing concern on the poor sanitation in the state capital, Rio said ‘Kohima is the Mirror of Nagaland – Classic Club’, but people comment the untidy of the town and urged APO, AWO, District Administration and KMC to work together in order to beautify Kohima and also impart sanitary and cleanliness habits among the general public and also said the need for collecting tax from every household for such activities in order to pay to those working for cleanliness drive and to set example to others.
Rio also pointed on the issue of water scarcity, stating that if water supply does not reach people, capital may not always stay with Angamis, despite having many sources, “we can’t bring water for the people is a big issue” and urged those villages who have sufficient waters to come forward in giving water for the citizens of Kohima. He also lauded the successful completion of Census 2011 and thanked ‘all’ for giving accurate figures.
Earlier invocation was pronounced by Rev. Lhouzoviu Shüya while Presidential addressed was delivered by Kekhreingulie Linyü. Reports were given by Treasurer, Vithepfulie Kehie and General Secretary, Keneigunyü Sekhose. Reading the Constitution of APO by Kevino Chasie followed by house approval and released by Chief Guest. The programme was attended by dignitaries like Speaker Nagaland, Kiyanilie Peseyie, Dr Shürhozelie Minister for Higher Education & Urban Development, Vikho-o Yhosü MLA, K.V. Pusa, Congress Legislator, L. Kire, Commissioner & Secretary to Chief Minister and government officers and public leaders.
(With inputs from DIPR)
