Dr. Jamir urges fight against corruption

DIMAPUR: Former Governor of Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha, and former Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr. S.C. Jamir, has called upon Ao pensioners to help cleanse corruption and bring change in administration, development and electoral practices.
He urged them to impart their knowledge and wisdom through churches and social platforms.
According to DIPR, Dr. Jamir was speaking as guest speaker at the 4th general meeting of Kohima Aor Pensioner Telungjem (Kohima Ao Pensioner Union) held at KABA Jubilee Memorial Centre on Friday.
In his address, Dr. Jamir said the Nagas had been protected by God for decades from neighbouring states and countries of other faiths.
He noted that with the spread of Christianity in Ao areas by the American Baptist Mission, the Aos became the first torchbearers to spread the gospel throughout Nagaland, followed by the introduction of education.
Recalling the post World War II political scenario, he said the chaos was united under the leadership of Dr. Imkongliba with the formation of the Naga People’s Convention. He asserted that the Aos were pioneers among the Nagas in education, politics and Christianity.
Highlighting current political issues, Dr. Jamir said integration with other states and prevailing corruption had tagged Nagaland as one of the worst states, suffering from tribalism, fractionalism and insurgency. He therefore called upon Ao pensioners to help bring about changes in administration, development and electoral practices with the wisdom they had acquired during their service.
In his exhortation, E.T. Sunep, IAS (Retd), said pensioners were people who had gained knowledge through years of experience and encounters. He stressed the importance of virtuous character and righteous living, urging them to be ambassadors of Christ to attain eternal life. During the programme, L. Chubalepzuk, vice president KAPT, administered a minute’s silence in honour of departed pensioners.
The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. L. Temsu Jamir, president KAPT, while the vote of thanks was proposed by N. Wati Atsongchanger, secretary Kohima Aor Pensioner Telungjem.