Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi holding a sensitization-cum-consultation meeting with various political party leaders of the State at Dr Imkongliba Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima on April 21. (Photo Courtesy: PRO to Governor)
Kohima, April 21 (MExN): In view of the severity of the second wave of COVID-19 in the country, Governor of Nagaland RN Ravi held a sensitization-cum-consultation meeting with various political party leaders of the State at Dr Imkongliba Hall, Raj Bhavan on April 21.
The state Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister, Health & Family Welfare along with others attended the meeting.
According to a press release from PRO to Governor, Ravi urged the leaders to “shed their political differences in our fight against the pandemic to save our people and their livelihood because both are at high risk today.”
“Learning from the past experience,” Governor reiterated the message of the Prime Minister that lockdown should be the last option. “With due regard to the severity of the 2nd wave of the pandemic, a large number of our people suffering from co-morbidities like heart problems, diabetics and hypertension and the status of the medical infrastructure in the State,” Governor emphasized the need on “prevention to be the top most priority for all of us.”
Governor expressed concern with high vaccine hesitancy in the State due to false rumours going around and urged the leaders to play their role as leaders in encouraging people to shed vaccine hesitancy.
“In this long fight against the pandemic,” Governor reminded the leaders that “the frontline workers have been under severe stress for the last over one year. They are facing the brunt of the situation. Hence, it is our collective responsibility to do everything possible to boost their morale.”
During the discussion, political leaders gave several valuable practical suggestions. Governor thanked them for their non-partisan positive approach and their constructive suggestions and hoped that the Government would take due note of them.
Earlier, the Department of Health & Family Welfare briefed the political leaders on the status of COVID-19 and preparedness of the State Government.
Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister; Y Patton, Deputy Chief Minister; S Pangnyu Phom, Minister, Health & Family Welfare; TR Zeliang, Leader of Opposition; Tokheho Yepthomi, MP (Lok Sabha); Shurhozelie Liezietsu, President, Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF); Alemtemshi Jamir, Working President, NDPP; Eduzu Theluo, State General Secretary, BJP; K Theirie, President, NPCC; Kitoho S Rotokha, General Secretary, JDU; Vanthungo Odyuo, President, Nationalistic Congress Party (NCP); Dr Andrew Ahoto, President, National Peoples’ Party (NPP) participated in the meeting.
