Submits three-point appeal to Governor
Public Action Committee (PAC) of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has sought the intervention of the governor of Nagaland R.N.Ravi over the issue of illegal collection of money by both state and non-state actors in Dimapur.
In a representation addressed to the state governor, PAC convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha and co- convenor K Gokheto Chophy stated that while ceasefire between the government of India and Naga political groups brought about peace and economic benefits, simultaneously there has been some unhealthy developments.
PAC mentioned that corruption has reached “extreme indescribable heights” in the state, affecting genuine development of all and creating social and economic disparity in the society.
It also drew the governor’s attention to illegal collection of money by vested interests in the state government machinery and Naga political groups which it said, has increased manifold during the ceasefire period.
Expressing hope that the governor would recognise political problems and initiate steps to address it, PAC urged upon him to immediately end the “illegal collection” of money by state government machinery. PAC also reiterated that the issue of “illegal collection” of money by the Naga political groups must be resolved through the peace process.
Public Action Committee (PAC) said that “ceasefire has become a license for illegal collection” particularly in Dimapur. While appreciating the desire of both the government of India and the Naga political groups in finding a peaceful and honourable solution to the long standing Naga issue, the PAC expressed confidence that no stone would be left unturned.
However, Public Action Committee (PAC) said the interest of the general public should not be ignored during the intervening period when solution was being worked out. It said that the rights of the public should be protected against any illegal action that was detrimental to human development, security and progress. Further, PAC urged that the judicial process and rule of law must be strengthened to protect and safeguard the public.