Mokokchung, October 30 (MTNews): Falling in line with the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) and Ao Senden, the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Sunday expressed its regret and dismay on advisory issued by the state government directing all the officers to be in the station in view of the President of India’s visit to Nagaland. The President’s visit, scheduled for November 2-3, coincides with the sesquicentennial celebration of Christianity in the state scheduled to be held November 1-3.
CNTC, comprising of Ao, Sumi and Lotha tribes, in a press release termed the timing of the President’s visit as unfortunate and appealed to state government not to restrict any one from attending the celebration but make alternative viable arrangements so the community can celebrate free from interference.
Since the Sesquicentennial celebration is not only historic to ABAM but to the whole of Nagaland and has been long planned event, CNTC said that such advisory by government or any organisation should be avoided.
CNTC also extended its greetings to ABAM in its preparation to celebrate the coming of Christianity to Ao Naga soil from November 1-3, as well as its sincere appreciation to all well-wishers who will be joining in the celebration.