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NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017 Lotha Hoho alarmed by alleged Nagaland legislators lobby ‘abuse of administrative power’ Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): tions, have jointly deliber- cording to the statement, for solution before Christmas The Lotha Hoho has ob- ated the issue, examined the DC “verbally lamented served that the “unpro- the various aspects of jus- and requested the organisa- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval seeks suggestion voked imposition” of sec- tification to promulgate tions to settle the issue ami- of Nagaland government to enable solution tion 144 CrPC in Wokha the prohibitory order... cably in the name of Tokhu “remains an issue” with The Lotha organisations Emong” and also on ac- Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): the district's administra- have therefore been fully count of his imminent The National Security tion. It issued a statement convinced that the impo- transfer out of Wokha. Advisor Ajit Doval has on Sunday raising concern sition of CrPC 144, was “The Lotha organisa- reportedly solicited sugges- over what it stated was unprovoked and uncalled tions therefore took cogni- tions – from a delegation ‘abuse of administrative for and hence arrived at a sance of his verbal apology of Nagaland ministers led power’ by the district au- consensus conclusion that and since he is also going by the chief minister – con- thority. the imposition of the pro- on transfer, agreed that cerning steps the central The Lotha Hoho state- hibitory order was against the apology through print government could take to- ment comes in the back- the fundamental democrat- media may not be insisted wards providing a solution drop of an incident in ic right, provisioned in the from him. to the Indo-Naga negotia- October where the Wok- Indian Constitution, for “However the issue of tion before Christmas. ha administration had freedom of expression,” it unprovoked imposition This was stated in a clamped section 144 CrPC recounted. of CrPC 144, remains an press release issued by the on protesters assembled to After concluding that issue with the District ad- chief minister’s office on participate in a silent pro- the administration’s action ministration, Wokha, since Sunday. According to the cession. The rally was to was “abuse of administra- the same brutal prohibi- statement, Doval solicited protest the alleged assault tive power and an insult to tory CrPC 144 was also suggestions during a meet- of a student in uniform the Lotha community”, it imposed by the same ad- ing with Chief Minister “by a crowd” at Wokha stated, the Lotha organi- ministration, for launching TR Zeliang and “his col- town. sations were compelled to the controversial MOGPL leagues in DAN cabinet” “Unfortunately the demand an apology from at Tssori- Champang Oil on Sunday. district administration im- the deputy commissioner fields, on the 21st July “He mentioned that posed CrPC 144, on that (DC) ‘through the local 2014, against the rights and everyone wishes for an day, so as to prevent the print media’. wishes of the land owners early solution and it is silent rally. The Lotha or- On November 3 last, and against Article 371A important to look at what ganisations, led by Lotha the organisations met the of the Indian Constitution. one can do towards achiev- In this photo issued by the chief minister’s office on Sunday, Nagaland legislators led by the chief minister and the Lok Sabha MP are seen Hoho, have expressed con- DC at his office and sub- The Lotha organisations ing that objective. He also with members of the working group of six NNPGs after their meeting recently at New Delhi. tempt for the imposition of mitted a memorandum will therefore not allow asked the state ministers to CrPC 144, by the district asking for an explanation any such abuse of admin- suggest what all can gov- “Given the progress made and for a final settlement with BJP gov- tive of involving the six NNPGs in administration, Wokha. as well as apology within istrative power in future,” it ernment of India do for a specially (sic) with the involvement ernments in Assam, Manipur and the talks as it is essential for an inclu- “The Lotha organisa- five days. However, ac- warned. solution before Christmas. of the six NNPG groups along with Arunachal Pradesh and it will be in sive and durable solution to the long He emphasized that once NSCN (IM) in the talks, this is the the interest of all if the settlement is standing Naga political issue that all the agreement is reached it most opportune time for a solution,” done before Christmas’. groups and sections of society are in- will be essential for all con- it reported Zeliang as saying. The delegation apprised Singh of volved and taken on board’. Acharya and Rio wish Lotha cerned to build the right so- Minister of Health and Fam- their interactions with Union Home “He complimented the leaders of cio-political environment ily Welfare Imkong Imchen was Minister Rajnath Singh and R N the NNPGs for their vision and ma- to make all stakeholders also reported as suggesting the state Ravi, Interlocutor for Naga Peace turity in joining the talks and hoped community on Tokhu Emong join hand for successful im- elections in Nagaland could be “de- talks. “Dr. Jitendra Singh appreci- that with the sincerity being shown Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): On the occa- in production and productivity. “It should plementation of the agree- ferred” in the interest of a solution to ated the initiative of chief minister by government of India, the final set- sion of Tokhu Emong, the premier festival be our responsibility that these welfare ment,” the statement read. the Indo-Naga talks. Nagaland and his colleagues for tlement seems to be very near.” of the Lotha community, Governor PB projects are made known to them and mo- Doval was reported as On Saturday, another delegation highlighting the need for an early The delegation also apprised the Acharya and Neiphiu Rio, Lok Sabha MP tivate them to avail the services for their saying that “advise (sic) of elected representatives led by the solution and hoped that settlement NNPG leaders if their interactions have greeted the Lotha community. The benefit”, the governor stated. of the state government chief minister and the Lok Sabha of Naga political issue will be done with Union Home Minister Rajnath two leaders issued separate statements He wished that the festival of Tokhu will be fully considered by MP met Union Minister of State (In- soon.” Singh, R N Ravi, Interlocutor for wishing ‘the Almighty’s unwavering love Emong would bring peace, unity and pros- government of India”. The dependent Charge) for Development Naga Peace talks and Dr Jitendra blessing’ upon the community. perity to the Lotha community in particu- meeting with Doval was of North Eastern Region and MoS Meeting with NNPG members Singh, MoS PMO. A Raj Bhavan statement on Sunday lar, and the Naga community in general. part of a series of discus- PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the state- On the same evening, the chief min- Kitovi Zhimomi appreciated the called the occasion a celebration of broth- In another statement, Lok Sabha MP sion between central lead- ment informed. Bhaskar Khulbe, ister along with his entire cabinet ‘efforts made by chief minister, Na- erhood, forgiveness and unity. Neiphiu Rio termed the festival ‘as a time ers and elected representa- IAS, Secretary to Prime Minister was members and the Lok Sabha MP galand and his colleagues in ensuring The governor called upon the Lotha to cherish and enjoy the cultural practices tives from Nagaland led by also present in the meeting. also met the working group of six that government of India involves community to “continue safeguarding handed down from the ancestors’. the chief minister and Lok Zeliang appreciated the leader- NNPGs who were recently included the six NNPGs in the talks’, it stated. and promoting the rich culture and tra- He reminded that it was also ‘a time Sabha member, Neiphiu ship and vision of Prime Minister, in the Indo-Naga talk. “The leaders “He further highlighted the need ditions through the festival and come to- to give thanks to God for His abundant Rio. Narendra Modi ‘for having ensured of the NNPGs present in the meet- for an early solution and hoped that gether and rededicate oneself to make the blessings, revive and strengthen friend- According to the state- that we are very near to the final set- ing included N Kitovi Zhimomi, settlement of Naga Political issue atmosphere conducive in towns and vil- ships and relationships, a time to forgive, ment, Zeliang “mentioned tlement’ of Naga political issue. “... Convener (of the) working commit- will be done before elections. Wang- lages for peaceful co-existence and for all a time to bid farewell to the preceding that it has been 20 years of with the state scheduled to have as- tee; and co-conveners Zhopra Vero, tin (Naga) and other leaders also im- round development in the state”. year and seek Almighty God’s continued negotiations for the 70 year sembly polls early next year, it is Hozheto Chophy, V Nagi, Kiumu- pressed upon chief minister and all He also reminded the community to blessings’. old Naga political issue”. important that settlement of Naga kam and Wangtin Naga; and Alezo leaders to continue working towards thank the farmers for their hard work.