Ao Senden president Dr.Sangyu Yaden, Watsü Mugdang president Achila Imsong and Ao Students’ Conference president Akok Longkumer have sought the intervention of the President of India Pranab Mukherjee on four demands during his visit to Nagaland University Lumami.
In their representation, the four Ao organisations drew the attention of the President to the present location of the Assam Rifles camp at Sangtemla Ward, in the heart of Mokokchung town.
They said the AR camp was set up earlier strategically located since statehood but now is in the core of public place.
They said AR camp is surrounded by all the important district offices such as office complexes of the DC and SP, educational institutions, churches, Mokokchung town hall and private residences.
In order to usher in a new chapter of mutual trust, friendship, peace and development for the people of Mokokchung, the four organisations have demanded that the AR be immediately shifted to another suitable place.
The second demand was for construction of the 2-lane foothill road from Dimapur connecting the northern part of Nagaland such as – Mokokchung,Tuensang, Zunheboto and Longleng districts.
According to the four bodies, Nagas presently have to travel double the distance through Assam. They reminded that the state government had already made the proposal but yet to materialise.
The third demand was for immediate implementation of the revival of the Tuli Paper Mill, the only big industry in Nagaland.
They said earlier, when the mill was operational, it had the potential of harnessing productivity in the state, provide employment generation and other collateral benefits to the local people.
The signatories asserted that the announcement for revival of the Tuli Paper Mill was a boon not only to the state but particularly for the people of the district.
They also pointed out that the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the mill was still awaiting clearance by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and causing multi-facted complications. They therefore urged upon the President to exert his influence for early implementation of the revival.
The fourth demand was for early solution to the Naga political issue which involves not only the Naga groups but also Naga public.
They alleged that the government of India adopted a “lackadaisical attitude” in resolving the vexed issue and making the Naga public lose hope.
They appealed that a logical conclusion to the issue should be arrived at without further waste of time so that a genuine peace and stability would prevail.
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