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Vol XXIX No. 198

DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

BSP will fight all polls alone: Mayawati

England through to Women’s WC quarters

Pompeo on mid-east trip over Iran sanctions

national, Page 5

sports, Page 11

international, Page 9

Flak on PIL against ILP in Dimapur

Correspondent/Staff Reporter

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): There has been strong reactions from various organisations against the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in Supreme Court, seeking protection of non-Nagas residing in Dimapur; while the State government was likely to hold consultations with the advocate general before taking steps to address the matter. It may be recalled that BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay had filed the PIL in the apex court challenging certain sections of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873 that gives unbridled power to a State to implement Inner Line Permit (ILP). When contacted, a senior government official from the Home department informed Nagaland Post that the government had not received any notice from the Supreme Court yet. He said the government would hold legal consultations when it receives the notice and will then act accordingly. WSH says PIL ploy to let SC remove Art. 371(A): Western Sumi Hoho (WSH)

Khatkhati liquor baron shot dead

Mulsingh Rathore (File)

Correspondent

DIPHU, JUN 24: Unidentified miscreants shot dead a well-known liquor businessman Mulsingh Rathore at Khatkhati, Assam on June 23 at around 8.30 p.m. Saturday. According to a delayed report, police informed that, a gang of around six to seven masked men in camouflage and armed with AK 47 rifle and pistol stormed inside the residence of Rathore. They then held his wife, son and daughter-in-law at gunpoint to commit robbery. Rathore rushed home on receiving a distress call from his son. The gang had robbed valuables including jewellery and cash from his residence. As he entered his home, Rathore was shot several times from close range and later succumbed to injuries following excessive haemorrhage on reaching the hospital.

has condemned that Public Interest litigation (PIL) filed by BJP leader, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in the Supreme Court, against certain sections of BEFR Act of 1873. WSH president Dr. K. Zhimomi in a release , said the PIL has not only sent a wrong signal to outsiders, but that it was a “direct challenge to the people of Nagaland and our very own existence” that serve as a ploy to make the Supreme Court remove Article 371(A). “If Updhayay says BEFR is a colonial era regulation, then he should also ask for scrapping for Cr.PC, Sedition etc. which are all archaic laws inherited from the British era,” Zhimomi pointed out. Zhimomi has therefore, appealed to all Nagas, to “rise up unitedly against such diabolic designs with sinister intention” to take away the inherent rights and privileges of Nagas. He reminded that Nagas’ hospitability was exceptional and outstanding and also admired the world over. However, he warned that trying to take undue advantage of the Naga people’s “docile and generous

nature” may invite serious repercussions. On the claims that Dimapur was never part of Nagaland when it attained statehood, Zhimomi described it as “a figment of imagination and complete distortion of historical facts”. He maintained that ILP was still very relevant in the present times as it was a tool to safeguard and protect tribals and Nagas from being reduced to a minority in their own land. Zhimomi reminded that Nagaland state was created under the 16 Point Agreement Article, with a special and unique constitutional provision of Art. 371 (A), which was “ purchased by the blood, sweat and tears of our leaders.” He reminded that under the purview of the statehood granted to Nagaland, non-Nagas except those who settled prior to 1963, have no right to possess immovable properties. Zhimomi however lamented that Nagas’ hospitability and complacent nature has been taken for granted by some people. No compromise on ILP, says NSF: Meanwhile, talking to this correspon-

dent, Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) president Ninoto Awomi said NSF had no idea on what ground the PIL was filed. He however reiterated that NSF’s stand was clear, that Dimapur district should be brought under the purview of the ILP. Awomi also said NSF has taken a serious note of the PIL and reaffirmed its demand that ILP should be extended to Dimapur district with firm determination not to compromise on the ILP issue at any cost. Meanwhile, it was also learnt that top state BJP leaders are likely to meet on June 25 to discuss this issue as the petition was filed by a “BJP leader”. NH questions intention of BJP leader: Naga Hoho has expressed “astonishment” over the report that one Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay of the BJP had filed the PIL in Supreme Court seeking protection of non-Nagas, particularly at Dimapur. NH communication Cell, has questioned the motive of Upadhyay and what had actually prompted him to go to the extent of filing a petition in the apex court. NH said if Upadhyay had

any apprehension on ILP, he could have addressed it to the State government “or any other appropriate forum” to clear his doubts, instead of going to the court of law. NH said this clearly showed that Upadhyay had some mala fide intention to malign the Nagas and which could not be easily absolved. NH said the petitioner had painted Nagas as racist which was something that it could not tolerate. Further the NH reminded Upadhyay that unlike other States in India, Nagaland was created out of a political agreement and that Dimapur came within the purview of the new State created in 1963. However, NH maintained that creation of Nagaland was not the final solution to the Naga political issue and therefore peace process and talks between the Government of India and Naga national workers were still going on to find an honourable solution to the vexed Indo-Naga political issue. The hoho, therefore, urged Upadhyay to withdraw his PIL without de(Cont’d on p-7) lay.

G. Kaito Aye with Neiphiu Rio and state JD(U) party members in Kohima, Monday. (NDPP)

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): NDPP has welcomed the official merger of Janata Dal (U) Nagaland unit under the leadership of Agriculture minister G Kaito Aye, along with the party’s State executive members, office bearers and former candidates. T h e y a l l f o r m a l ly merged with NDPP in the presence of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, its president Chingwang Konyak and other senior leaders at Kohima here on Monday. According to a communiqué issued by the ruling party’s media & communication committee, the JD (U) members led by Kaito had decided to officially merge with NDPP

in order to strengthen the PDA government and to further uphold and expedite the ongoing Framework Agreement. With the merger of JD (U), NDPP said it was confident that all confusions and rumours floated by its political rivals would be put to rest since the PDA Government was here for a long haul and would grow from strength to strength. Assuring to continue providing the people with stability and good governance as it looked forward to working hand in hand with the newly-installed government in Delhi, the ruling party sought the support of the people of Nagaland in all its endeavours in bringing

development for them. Meanwhile, chairman of North East Executive Council of JD(U) and also the convenor JD(U) unit, Senchumo NSN Lotha told PTI that the party was aware of its legislator joining the ruling NDPP. Nonetheless, he said that the party would respond to the development only after in-depth consideration. With the JD(U) MLA joining the NDPP, the strength of NDPP in the 60-member state Assembly has gone up to 21 while its alliance partner BJP has 12 MLAs. An Independent legislators also supports the NDPP-BJP alliance government.

TYNA disassociates from PPC Along assures timely disbursement of scholarship Centre to take call on new Governors for 12 states

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Tamlu, Yongnyah and Namsang Area (TYNA) public forum Monday declared dissociation from Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) due to what it called “PPC failure to uphold and implement its resolution No. 3 adopted on 25th November 2015.” In a press release, TYNA president Büphei Phom and general secretary V Longba Phom said the decision to disassociate form PPC was as per the resolution passed by 24 villages under the banner of TYNA on June 18, 2019. On several occasion, the forum said TYNA people submitted representation to PPC to uphold and implement its resolution. It said TYNA even on June 18, 2019 wrote a letter to PPC, but it failed to uphold its resolution. The forum said declaration of dissociation was “not emotional based and hurried decision” but an outburst of “accumulated

displeasure” over the intentional non-implementation of apex tribal resolution. Further, the forum said that a representation was submitted to the responsible minister and the state government not to go against the resolution. However, it alleged that the minister Temjen Imna Along “consciously” shrug off and disregarded the genuine appeal of the people. TYNA forum also stated that on June 18, 2019 it requested the government not to create misunderstanding and disunity among the people, but the government failed to pay heed to the appeal. Denouncing the laying of two foundation stone for a single polytechnic institute, TYNA said the move has “only sown the seed of hatred and division.” TYNA public forum affirmed that it would not rest “until justice was delivered to the people by implementing PPC resolution No. 3 in letter and in spirit.”

Temjen Imna Along (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): State minister of higher and technical education (H&TE), Temjen Imna Along, has assured to disperse scholarship on time and ensure that students’ scholarship was not misappropriated by anyone. Along was speaking as the special guest at a thanksgiving programme for Mewar University, organised by students under Eastern Naga Students Union Dimapur (ENSUD), Education Initiative Programme 2014 batch, at DBIDL Hall, Don Bosco campus, here Monday.

Recalling the incident that took place in Uttar Pradesh in 2015, wherein 150 Naga students were thrown out of their respective colleges for not receiving scholarship from government of Nagaland, Along assured that such situation would not happen again. The minister, on behalf of the government and people of Nagaland, also apologised to those 150 students. On the occasion, Along also affirmed to eradicate backdoor appointment in his department, saying that reserved seats would be allotted to the deserving candidates. Breaking silence on the issue of polytechnic institute in Longleng district, Along clarified that the issue was not of politics but of the location. He maintained that an institute has to be in an accessible location, where scholars can travel from their respective homes, and not in the middle of a forest or an island. He said that

the same case was with the Wokha Polytechnic institute at Pangti village. Along acknowledged the Mewar University for minimizing 50% of tuition fees for Nagas and also giving chance to 71 students out of the 150 students who were thrown out of their university in 2015. He also thanked the Mewar university chairman, Dr. Ashok Kumar Gadiya, and his colleagues for the good Samaritan work. Also, speaking at the programme, Dr. Ashok Kumar acknowledged the ENSUD Education Initiative Programme 2014 batch for honouring the University and organizing a thanksgiving programme. He stated that it was the university’s aim to help and provide the best educational guidance to Nagas. Former president of ENSUD, Honiko Luklem and secretary, parents fraternity, Er. Caleb Kent also delivered short speeches at the programme.

NEW DELHI, JUN 24 (AGENCIES): As many as 12 states are likely to get a new Governor in the coming weeks, according to a report in The Economic Times. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Union Home Ministry are reportedly planning a shuffle that could see appointment of new faces. These 12 states include West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland and Gujarat. Governors in these states will complete their tenures in July. “Since a Governor serves at the pleasure of the President of India, some of them may continue till the monsoon session of Parliament or even further. Names of some senior BJP politicians are under consideration,” a senior Home Ministry told ET. Gujarat Governor OP Kohli’s tenure will conclude on July 16. Nagaland Governor PB Acharya’s tenure

will end on July 18. Tenures of Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, West Bengal Governor KN Tripathi and Tripura Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki will end on July 21, 23 and 26, respectively. Currently, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana share a Governor. This is likely to change. The government could discharge duties of one of the two states from Anandiben Patel and ESL Narasimhan, respectively. The Centre is also likely to appoint a Governor for Mizoram. The position had fallen vacant after BJP member K Rajasekharan contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Kerala. Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, Goa Governor Mridula Sinha and Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala’s terms will end later in August.

Attempted robbery at Khelhoshe Polytechnic ANCSU, DCCI on collision course

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): Unknown miscreants have reportedly attempted robbery at Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA)’s administrative block (Cont’d on p-7) and ransacked the rooms. In a press release, KPA principal Er. M Nakro said the incident occurred following the first phase of students’ admission which concluded on June 21, adding that the incident could have taken place either on June 22 or June 23 as it was noticed only in the morning hour of June 24. According to Er. Nakro, the latest incident was not a fresh or an unfamiliar incident, but it has been happening time and again. Even during regular semester sessions, Nakro said the “Good try, this Sunday faculty and students have Shopping. Looks like the always been under the threat unsaid had the upper of being robbed. “It is very hand.” demoralizing to state that

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Nagaland JD(U) unit, lone legislator merge with NDPP

Drawers and chest that were ransacked by unknown miscreants. (KPA Pics)

such antisocial beings have no remorse stealing even utensils and undergarments of others,” he said. Nakro pointed out that KPA is on the verge being upgraded to degree level, where the institute has to fulfil many criteria, infrastructure being one of them. He said the government was tirelessly working

to fulfil those criteria, but time and again damaging of government properties, constant theft of laboratory equipment was so rampant that upgradation was far from being materialized practically. In this regard, the principal said the authority has pursued for land settlement many times in order to pro-

vide proper security and boundary so as to thwart such antisocial elements and to provide a healthy educational environment, but to no avail. KPA principal also said several appeals have been made to the government for police outpost in the institute, but so far nothing has been materialized.

DIMAPUR, JUN 24 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) and Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) are seemingly on a collision course following the latter’s objection to raising of funds by the former. In a press release issued by its finance secretary Inato Y Chisho and education secretary Kruto Tetseo, the union termed DCCI’s resolution of June 22 as “misleading” and said it deserved to be condemned at the highest level. ANCSU maintained that any form of fundraise was “purely anticipated on well wishers and not by force.” It demanded to know from DCCI on what grounds it termed “fundraise activities” by student bodies as illegal? It said DDCI had no authority to “dictate the manner in which the student bodies would sustain its

visionary activities.” It also stated that DCCI cannot “harass and boast over the innocent student unions” just because they were financially stable. ANCSU reminded DCCI that it would oppose those business establishments that harass student community “by words or action” on any occasion. Fur ther, slamming DCCI putting a ban on individuals and organizations to search for expiry goods and MRP, ANCSU questioned whether the business establishments have openly declared they had been and would continue to practice illegal sale of expiry goods and tempered MRP? ANCSU said that the union along with consumers and other concerned organisations would continue to check illegal sale of expiry goods and tempered MRPs. It stated that DCCI resolu-

tion “clearly” seemed to be resolution to oppress the students in particular and society in general. A N C SU, howeve r, hoped that business establishments would continue to extend support to the student community “as an obligation.” ANCSU pointed out that more than 90% of the total economy of Dimapur market has been occupied by outsiders. It contended that outsiders having been “much benefited” from Dimapur market owed responsibility to contribute towards the citizens in any form when solicited for. Meanwhile, ACNSU has appealed all the right thinking citizens to come forward and fight against the “unwelcoming resolution” of DCCI. The union affirmed to “outrightly retaliate against “such kind of ill forces”. K Y M C


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