Mokokchung, May 1 (MExN): Naga People’s Front (NPF) party leaders of Mokokchung today asserted that they will crush the Congress party’s base in Aonglenden constituency during this by-election scheduled to be held on May 7, 2011. Addressing media persons at Hotel Metsupen here today, NPF Mokokchung Division president, R lepden Longkumer today alleged that the time of Jamir’s leadership is now over and people have begun to understand and appreciate the leadership of the present DAN Government.
Acknowledging Jamir as a great leader, R Lepden Longkumer, however, said that there is a time for everything and the time for Jamir’s leadership is at a sunset stage. He said that bringing in Jamir’s leadership at this state would be like drying rice grains in the open after sunset. “It is (leadership) just like a medicine, when a medicine even if it is a good one, after it passes it expiry date, does not help, but it has a (bad) reaction on the body,” said Lepden Longkumer, a former MLA.
Besides questioning Jamir’s stand that he wants to work for Naga unity, R Lepden asked why Jamir chose to go away as the governor of Goa instead of working for the Naga people as a responsible opposition member. “What guarantee about bringing about peace and prosperity in Nagaland,” questioned R Lepden, “His days as a leader are gone, therefore, the NPF has brought in a young leader (Toshipokba Longkumer) to contest this election.”
Besides, he also alleged that Dr Jamir wrote to the Home Ministry that he is going to be assassinated and is also misusing his bodyguards and security personnel to create trouble in the constituency, so that he can bring in more para-military forces in the constituency. In this connection, R Lepden that Jamir looks like ‘a gentleman outwardly, but he loves bloodshed’. R Lepden also questioned Jamir’s claim of working for bringing a solution to the Naga political issue, while at all times he talks about the 16 point agreement, ‘the latest being the AKM General Conference at Ungma where he justified the signing of the 16 point agreement’.
“What was he doing during the past many years? There is nothing about political settlement in Congress manifestoes,” asked the NPF Mokokchung unit president asked. He added that the people of Aonglenden knows about Jamir’s and this time the people will vote for the NPF candidate in support of the dynamic leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio.
The NPF candidate, Toshipokba Longkumer reiterated his objective of working for the welfare of the youth once he is elected in this by-election. He also asserted that he will join hands with the present elected representatives in Nagaland and contribute to solving the Naga political issue in tune with the present DAN Government which is acting like a facilitator to the current negotiations.
Acknowledging Jamir as a great leader, R Lepden Longkumer, however, said that there is a time for everything and the time for Jamir’s leadership is at a sunset stage. He said that bringing in Jamir’s leadership at this state would be like drying rice grains in the open after sunset. “It is (leadership) just like a medicine, when a medicine even if it is a good one, after it passes it expiry date, does not help, but it has a (bad) reaction on the body,” said Lepden Longkumer, a former MLA.
Besides questioning Jamir’s stand that he wants to work for Naga unity, R Lepden asked why Jamir chose to go away as the governor of Goa instead of working for the Naga people as a responsible opposition member. “What guarantee about bringing about peace and prosperity in Nagaland,” questioned R Lepden, “His days as a leader are gone, therefore, the NPF has brought in a young leader (Toshipokba Longkumer) to contest this election.”
Besides, he also alleged that Dr Jamir wrote to the Home Ministry that he is going to be assassinated and is also misusing his bodyguards and security personnel to create trouble in the constituency, so that he can bring in more para-military forces in the constituency. In this connection, R Lepden that Jamir looks like ‘a gentleman outwardly, but he loves bloodshed’. R Lepden also questioned Jamir’s claim of working for bringing a solution to the Naga political issue, while at all times he talks about the 16 point agreement, ‘the latest being the AKM General Conference at Ungma where he justified the signing of the 16 point agreement’.
“What was he doing during the past many years? There is nothing about political settlement in Congress manifestoes,” asked the NPF Mokokchung unit president asked. He added that the people of Aonglenden knows about Jamir’s and this time the people will vote for the NPF candidate in support of the dynamic leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio.
The NPF candidate, Toshipokba Longkumer reiterated his objective of working for the welfare of the youth once he is elected in this by-election. He also asserted that he will join hands with the present elected representatives in Nagaland and contribute to solving the Naga political issue in tune with the present DAN Government which is acting like a facilitator to the current negotiations.
NPF appeals UGs to say away from polls
The Mokokchung division of the NPF has asked what it called Naga “national groups” to stay away from the election so the constituency can avail the opportunity of electing the rightful candidate. According to the publicity wing of the division, “the NPF will always stand for democratic principles and fair play in the present election and at the same time shall resist the use of force from any quarter disrupting the peaceful process of election.”
The NPF Mokokchung division also appeals to the Naga youth to support the NPF candidate Toshipokba “who represents the youth of today and their aspirations so as to defeat the old guards in Naga Society today.” The present by- election to the 26th Aonglenden A/C scheduled for May 7 2011 is “extra-ordinarily important for the people of Nagaland” and particularly for the people of Mokokchung District. The NPF Mokokchung, the division stated. The division also appeals to all the patriotic Nagas “to stand up firmly and defeat the forces of alien culture represented by the Indian National Congress.”
The NPF Mokokchung division also appeals to the Naga youth to support the NPF candidate Toshipokba “who represents the youth of today and their aspirations so as to defeat the old guards in Naga Society today.” The present by- election to the 26th Aonglenden A/C scheduled for May 7 2011 is “extra-ordinarily important for the people of Nagaland” and particularly for the people of Mokokchung District. The NPF Mokokchung, the division stated. The division also appeals to all the patriotic Nagas “to stand up firmly and defeat the forces of alien culture represented by the Indian National Congress.”
Voters deprived from exercising their rights, says Toshipokba
Stating that the scenario in the election-fever gripped 26 Aonglenden is not different, in the sense that some elements in the guise of supporters of the Congress are trying to deprive the voters from freely exercising their rights, Toshipokba Longkumer, NPF Candidate, 26th Aonglenden A/C said that free and fair election is an integral part of democracy, because, without it, ones right to exercise to choose good leaders would be deprived of.
A press note issued by the NPF candidate stated, “While it has been the wholehearted effort of Ungma Village Council to maintain peaceful atmosphere for a free and fair election, it is very unfortunate that the security personnel attached to the ‘Congress candidate along with his supporters’ misbehaved Ungma Village Council members on April 25, 2011 and also manhandled quite a few citizens then and subsequently.” Toshipokba also stated surprise to know that not withstanding their despicable acts, the NPCC President had the audacity to lodge complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner of India falsely alleging the NPF is creating violence. “It is sad to note that even the Home Minister of Nagaland State, Imkong Imchen was falsely implicated,” the note further stated.
Toshipokba in the note also advised to accept the fact that the people of 26 Aonglenden can no longer be sweet-talked or fooled by cock and bull stories and added that it is time that we seriously address the basic issues of proper education, development, better healthcare and living standards of the citizens. “Beloved brothers and sisters of Aonglenden, I am sensitive to the problems you are facing today and promise you that with the blessing of the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and the DAN government, I will look into them if am made your humble representative,” he said in the note.
A press note issued by the NPF candidate stated, “While it has been the wholehearted effort of Ungma Village Council to maintain peaceful atmosphere for a free and fair election, it is very unfortunate that the security personnel attached to the ‘Congress candidate along with his supporters’ misbehaved Ungma Village Council members on April 25, 2011 and also manhandled quite a few citizens then and subsequently.” Toshipokba also stated surprise to know that not withstanding their despicable acts, the NPCC President had the audacity to lodge complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner of India falsely alleging the NPF is creating violence. “It is sad to note that even the Home Minister of Nagaland State, Imkong Imchen was falsely implicated,” the note further stated.
Toshipokba in the note also advised to accept the fact that the people of 26 Aonglenden can no longer be sweet-talked or fooled by cock and bull stories and added that it is time that we seriously address the basic issues of proper education, development, better healthcare and living standards of the citizens. “Beloved brothers and sisters of Aonglenden, I am sensitive to the problems you are facing today and promise you that with the blessing of the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and the DAN government, I will look into them if am made your humble representative,” he said in the note.
