Coordination meeting resolves not to attend the ‘consultative meeting’ called by the Chief Minister
Kohima, February 7 (MExN): The Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC), Kohima, and the Joint Action Committee (JCC) have now given a three days’ “ultimatum” to the Chief Minister of Nagaland to step down on “moral ground” by February 11.
This was resolved in a 8-point resolution taken at a coordination meeting of apex bodies of Phom, Chakhesang, Ao, Rengma, Sumi, Lotha, Zeliang, Pochury, Konyak, Sangtam, Kuki, Angami tribes in the presence of ENPO, JCC and NTAC held here today. The coordination meeting agreed that the situation in Nagaland State has been created due to the “betrayal” by the State Cabinet of the “gentlemen’s agreement” of January 30, Chumukedima.
Maintaining that they will not attend the ‘consultative meeting’ called by the Chief Minister, and will treat anyone attending it as “anti Naga,” the bodies noted that holding an army Flag March was “ridiculous” because “such an exercise is required only when the lives of the people are at threat and not against government functionary.”
Furthermore, the resolution asserted that the Nagaland cabinet decision to submit a Memorandum to the Prime Minister of India, seeking for exemption from Part IX A of the Indian Constitution “should not be submitted under any circumstances since the Nagaland Legislative Assembly is fully empowered to take its own decision on this matter.”
According to the bodies, the Chief Minister has “sufficiently exhibited his unconcern” towards the people’s “suffering” and “preparing to do anything to achieve his wishes.” This, the statement said, is a “threat to social peace and life” which needs an “immediate remedy.” This “remedy” and the constituent “historic movement” will be directed by the NTAC, Kohima and the JCC, it was resolved.
CNTC not to attend meet called by CM
Meanwhile, the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) today informed the media that it will not attend the meeting called by the Chief Minister TR Zeliang as it contravenes the demand of the NTAC and the JCC resolution.
In a statement, the CNTC stated that the incumbent CM needs to humble down to the people’s demand and pave the way for an amicable settlement for its people before it is too late. It pointed out that the turn of events over the last few weeks shows the “lack of statesmanship, sheer arrogance and total breach of trust” by TR Zeliang and his cabinet legislators.
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