Pfütsero, December 15 (MTNews): Addressing the issues confronting Naga society today, NPCC President K. Therie said the long established foundations of Christianity in Nagaland are being diluted and eroded at an alarming pace. Speaking in a meeting with public leaders in Pfütsero Town today, Therie said the values of truthfulness and sincerity are threatened by unabated corruption at all levels which has reached its zenith.
He said only the corrupt are thriving while politicians and bureaucrats are shamelessly buying multistoried buildings in Dimapur and Kohima. Therie also stated that MGNREGA funds have been drastically siphoned off as some villages have barely received 7 days’ wages while many others have received 20-30 days’ wages.
On the ongoing political negotiations, Therie said despite three decades of negotiations, the lack of will power of the Government has ensured settlement eludes the Nagas. Recalling PM Modi’s declaration that the Naga Political issue has been resolved and also the assertion of the Interlocutor to the Government of India that talks have concluded, he said the Chief Minister of Nagaland on one hand failed to bring all sections of Naga National Workers on board the solution while on the other hand, failed to pressure the central Government to bring the negotiations to its logical end. Therie assured that given the opportunity, Congress would implement the solution. He also assured Congress’ vision to ensure the welfare of every citizen across all sections of society.
Therie further asserted that the pioneers of Nagaland state have ensured its creation by sacrificing their blood, sweat and tears. He, however, lamented that Nagaland today is disintegrating because the people are dissatisfied with the government of the day. He stated that the people of the eastern parts of Nagaland are suffering on account of lack of all aspects of infrastructure and roads, no staff in the offices, no doctors in hospitals and no teachers in schools. He said CM Neiphiu Rio has totally failed the people which have led to the demand for Frontier Nagaland gaining momentum. He added Congress is the only party which has urged the brothers from ENPO to reconsider their demand while the remaining have kept silent.
He urged the leaders at all levels irrespective of political color and organization to treat every citizen equally to deliver the welfare schemes from the Government. He further urged the first time voters and the electorate in general to use this “precious upcoming chance” to wisely vote for the future of Nagas, particularly for the young and upcoming generations. Stating that the Church’s Clean Election Campaign has been necessitated because of persistent dirty practices in election, Therie urged the leaders to heed the call of the Church and practice “one man one vote” in the bid to ensure clean elections.
NPCC Gen Secy I/c Phek Athang Chongloi also addressed the gathering which was chaired by Pusato Thira. Rev Dr N Chiero, Senior pastor PTBC invoked God’s blessings while benediction was pronounced by Ngotso Dasai, Pastor, Rukizu Baptist Church.