Gov meets leaders of political parties

As the country reels under a severe second wave of COVID-19, the governor of Nagaland RN Ravi Wednesday held a sensitization-cum-consultation meeting with leaders of various political parties of the state at Dr. Imkongliba Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima. State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief minister Y. Patton and health & family welfare minister S. Pangnyu Phom were also present.

According to a Raj Bhavan statement, Ravi urged the leaders to shed their political differences in fight against the pandemic to save the people and their livelihood since both were at high risk today.

In view of the severity of the second wave of the pandemic, governor emphasized the need on prevention to be the top most priority for all.

Expressing concern over high vaccine hesitancy in the state due to rumours going around, Ravi urged the leaders to play their role as leaders in encouraging people to shed vaccine hesitancy.

Ravi also reminded the leaders that the frontline workers have been under severe stress for the last over one year. “They are facing the brunt of the situation. Hence it is our collective responsibility to do everything possible to boost their morale,” Ravi said.

Governor also reiterated the message of the Prime Minister that lockdown should be the last option. During the discussion, the political leaders gave several valuable practical suggestions. Governor thanked them for their non-partisan positive approach and their constructive suggestions. He expressed hope that the government would take due note of them.

Earlier, the department of health & family welfare briefed the political leaders on the status of COVID-19 and also preparedness of the state government. 

Others who attended the meeting included the leader of opposition TR Zeliang, MP(Lok Sabha) Tokheho Yepthomi, NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, NDPP working president Alemtemshi Jamir,  BJP state general secretary Eduzu Theluo, NPCC president K Therie; JDU state unit general secretary Kitoho S.Rotokha, NCP state president Vanthungo Odyuo and NPP president Dr. Andrew Ahoto.