
Dimapur, November 14 (MExN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called upon the undergrounds, the public and the civil societies to shun violence and work unitedly for resettlement of the Nagas, with mutual understanding, respecting each other’s sentiments and problems. He was speaking at the inauguration of the newly upgraded SDO Head Quarter of Chen on November 12 and said, “Undergrounds alone cannot liberate the Nagas and the overgrounds alone cannot solved the Naga problems.”
He maintained that Nagas are very small tribe with multi sub-tribes was further weaken and divided by the demarcation of International boundaries between India and Myanmar and the Sixteen Point Agreement which was done without the knowledge and concern of the Nagas. He also expressed to integrate the Nagas politically and religiously under one roof. Expressing serious concern about the Nagas living in Myanmar, he asked the gathering to impart Education and Christianity for upliftment of social economic life of the Nagas in Myanmar.
He said that any political party is for the welfare of the people however, at this time when Nagas are fighting for Self-existence, Nagas should not be rule by any other external force but by the Nagas themselves guided by the true Christian principles and moral values.
Commenting on up gradation without post creation, he said the experts are at work planning to create posts for the newly upgraded headquarters for which he appealed to the people to extend co-operation to the concern MLA, the Officers and the Government to provide peace & tranquility for further development in the state.
MP (Lok Sabha) Wangyuh Konyak Thanked and congratulated the Chief Minister for up gradation and for showing special concerned for the people of Chen by visiting thrice.
Minister for School Education, Nyeiwang Konyak in his address stressed on unity, peace and development and asked the people to extended full co-operation to the Government.
Chairman, MARCOFED & DPDB, Mon C.L.John extended his gratitude to the Chief Minister and his Cabinet Colleagues for up gradation. He also described Rio as ‘Man of words with Action’
Khoiwang, President Konyak Union also appreciated the DAN Government under the leadership of Neiphiu Rio for up gradating three EAC post under Mon District to SDO head quarter within a year. The function was chaired by SDO Civil, Mon Hq Orenthung. EAC, Chen Moatemsu Sangtam tendered with vote of thanks. S. Hongpi Konyak, DPRO, Mon in a release said that both male and female groups from Chen and Myanmar and special numbers by Choknyu Students Union marked the daylong celebration with cultural dance.