The 40th general session of Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO)-cum-8th Chakhesang Day was held at Zapami village, Phek on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion as the main speaker, minister of Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu called upon the Chakhesang community to uphold the integrity and unity of the tribe.
Stating that Chakhesangs were known for hardworking, trustworthy and straight forward, he urged the community to continue the same practice and uphold the good image of the community.
He also called for strengthening the hard working culture of the forefathers for the society to progress. Kronu also stressed on the need to conduct seminar on socio-economic development to draw a comprehensive road map and way forward on human growth and development.
Dr.Chotisüh Sazo, MLA who also graced the event, lauded the act of the foresight and broad vision of the Chakhesang leaders “who had brought us together and made us as a recognized tribe which has thus far worked to our advantage.”
“Let us maintain the unity & fraternity that is enshrined by our past & pioneer leaders. Let us not divide ourselves because of our different dialects or languages,” he said.
He also stressed on the need to strengthen the CPO resolution of banning the import of pig and cattle for meat purposes into Phek district.
Local MLAs, Kuzholuzo Nienu and MLA Kezhienyi Khalo in their speeches called for unity among the community. CPO president, Mikha Kenye also spoke on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the new team of CPO for the tenure 2022-2025 was also announced during the session by search committee convenor, HiisaziiEpao.
The new team will be headed by Veziihii Keyho as president and Kelelo Mero as general secretary.
Installation of the new team and act of blessing was done by Rev. Khrotso Mero, executive secretary Chakhesang Baptist Church.
Meanwhile, CPO resolution was read out by resolution Committee member Wepe Mekrisuh.
In the resolution, the CPO “vehemently condemned the treacherous attitude of the Govt. of India for misjudged extension of AFSPA (1958) in Nagaland and termed as ‘Disturb Area’ for another period of 6 (six) months w.e.f. 30th December, 2021.”
The CPO resolved to uphold unity of the Nagas and appealed to all sections of the Nagas to shun enmity and violence amongst the tribes.
To give prior emphasis on Human Resource Development in the field of education, the CPO has resolved to conduct a seminar in coordination with CSU, Frontal Organisations including all VECs for the improvement of the educational system in the village.
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