NSF condemns press statement, tells Naga villagers to remain vigilant Dimapur, August 26 (MExN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has strongly condemned the press statement published under the caption “AASU protests over Assam paying land tax to Nagaland” on August 14, 2013, while questioning the “sinister intention of certain Adivasi youth trying to induce enmity between the Nagas and Assamese people (Mekirang village and Garbasti) who has an age old cordial relationship.” A press release appended by NSF general secretary Esther Rhakho, and secretary finance Shikavi Achumi clarified that the land, “which is declared as disputed area by some selfish Adivasis using the name and good office of AASU, is never a disputed land,” but “it belongs to Mekirang village (Lotha community) and since time immemorial, Garbasti have been paying tax to Mekirang villagers for cultivation.” However, it stated, for the past few years, since the people of Garbasti refused to pay tax to Mekirang village council, a joint meeting of Mekirang village and Garbasti was held on July 22, 2013 at Additional Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Bhandari to discuss the matter, wherein they unanimously resolved five points for strict implementation. Stating that “there are people who always try to create misunderstanding among the people in border areas,” NSF has appealed to the villagers to remain vigilant from such “misleading and provocative action instigated by selfish and politically motivated person”. While making an appeal to both the villagers to honour the decision taken on July 22 in letter and spirit, NSF has urged them to continue to maintain cordial relationship as age old neighbors. It also appealed the state government to set up permanent police out post for the safety and security of the people.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 04:38:59 +0000
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