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Dimapur VOL. IX ISSUE 29

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ments with Farhan and Akram. Police said the furious Tania, son of Arunachal Pradesh legislator Nido Pavitra, entered the shop and hit a glass-topped table, shattering it. Alerted by a shopkeeper, police took Tania and his friend as well

as Farhan and Akram to police station where Tania paid Rs.10,000 for breaking the table. According to Tania’s relatives, police then dropped Tania near the shop where another argument broke out. This time, the accused thrashed Tania, his cousin

DIMAPUR, JANUARY 31 (MExN): The Dimapur Municipal Council Employees Associationhasunanimously resolved to withdraw its proposed cease work till March 31. A DMCEA statement informed that this decision was arrived at after taking into consideration the January 30, government notification to appoint a one man enquiry into the DMC impasse within one month. All DMCEA employees have been asked to perform their duties as usual in public interest.

DIMAPUR, JANUARY 31 (MExN): Chairman of the NSCN (IM), Isak Chishi Swu today asserted that “unity for the Nagas is a must,” and that “it should be for the cherished goal.” Swu was addressing the 34th anniversary of NSCN Day, held at Council Headquarters Hebron on Friday. Stating that the NSCN (IM) is principle based, Swu said that “any reconciliation move that betrays the principle is a roadblock.” “Unity of people without orientation to the future is like a ship without radar. Unity must address the issue,” he added. Swu noted that of late,

the Indian state has adopted “the neo-colonial policy of killing the Nagas through the Nagas and subduing the Nagas through the Nagas.” He added that all state machineries are set to “colonize” the Nagas in the name of development and security of India . . .” He further lamented that Nagalim has been made the “killing field of the Indian armed forces,” and as such, asserted that “resistance to it, in one form or the other, is a must, not a choice.” While recalling former Prime Minister of India, PV Narasimha Rao’s statement that “military solution is ruled out,” Swu said that

present peace process between the Government of India and the NSCN “on the basis of the three agreed terms is ground breaking.” “Recognition of the entity of the Nagas, unique history and situation of the Nagas are landmarks in history,” he stated. Swu iterated that “NSCN will not go for any kind of solution foregoing our principles,” and asserted that “It is for a negotiated settlement that respects mutual rights and interests.” He added that “No policy and no strategy will ever save our history, culture, identity, land and political future if our principle is murdered.” Full text on page 4

KOhIMA, JANUARY 31 (MExN): The Nagaland state government organized a farewell programme for the outgoing Chief Secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir on January 31 at the Secretariat roof top, Kohima. Speaking at the programme, Alemtemshi asserted that bureaucracy still holds the actual realms of power and exhorted the gathering to work with a sense of teamwork. He narrated instances where he interfaced with organizations outside Nagaland but observed that the kind of human relationship available in Nagaland could not be compared elsewhere. Describing the emotional bonding of the Nagas as the greatest strength, Jamir

felt that this aspect needs to be built up and carried forward. Opining that Nagas are living amidst much confusion, he observed that “working in two sets of identity is the biggest challenge of bureaucracy and we need to think clearly with a correct philosophy.” Speaking on behalf of the Government, Additional Chief Secretary & Finance Commissioner, Toshi Aier described the former Chief Secretary as a person with sharp mental acumen, especially in developmental activities. Toshi observed that Jamir is a man who has deep concern for his fellow Nagas and is accessible as an administrator. Highlighting the Bamboo, Honey and many

other mission modes, where Jamir was instrumental, Toshi said that the only way to repay him was to carry his dream forward. Representing the IAS Association, Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner P&AR, Ponraj stated that Jamir has walked an extra mile, giving utmost priority to development. Ponraj also spoke of him as an excellent crisis manager and described Jamir as a man who decided to see tomorrow, see today and act now and coined him as the development man of Nagaland. As a part of the NCS Association, Rovilato Mor described the former Chief Secretary as a proud son of the soil with vast experience

in administration and governance. “With an all round distinguished personality, he could be considered a gem in the history of state bureaucracy,” Mor maintained. Special Secretary Home, Singsit, representing the IPS Association described Jamir as approachable, professional, and visionary, with deep rooted knowledge in varied areas. Representatives from the Nagaland Police Association, IFS Association, NSS Association, Grade IV Association (Secretariat) and the various Directorates also spoke at the event. Nagaland Chief Secretary designate, Banuo Z. Jamir, who chaired the programme remarked that his footprint would be indelible.

ENPO objection to Nagaland government clarification on Rongmei tribe recognition Full text on page 4

Forest fire at Mt. Japfu DIMAPUR, JANUARY 31 (MExN): A forest fire in Mt Japfu, which “probably started” on January 30 evening is reported to have “burnt the vegetation in and around the peak” and has continued to spread. The Divisional Forest Officer, Kohima Division informed that monitoring teams observed “the forests on south-western part of Mt Japfu were burning intensely till late Friday evening.” Details on page 5

Diesel price hiked by 50 paise a litre

NEw DElhI, JANUARY 31 (IANS): State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) Friday hiked diesel price by 50 paise per litre, effective from midnight. The government had, in January 2013, permitted OMCs to increase diesel price by small doses of up to 50 paise per litre every month till their losses on this account are completely eliminated.

DMCEA withdraws proposed cease work

After the death of Nido Tania, following physical assault in New Delhi, a Facebook page called ‘Justice for NIDO TANIA’ was created on January 31. (Photo: Facebook/ Justice for NIDO TANIA)

• Arunachal MLA’s son died after being beaten up • North East MPs to meet Indian PM • Delhi government orders probe • Delhi police arrest two accused

told the media. Deputy Commissioner of Police P. Karunakaran said “a compromise was struck between the youths and the shopkeepers at the police station” and all of them were then allowed to leave. A relative said Tania had injuries on his neck and his lip was torn. His friends took him to the All India Institute of Medical Science where he died Thursday evening. The incident came to light Friday. Tania had come to Delhi to meet his elder sister who studies in Delhi University. Takam Sanjoy, MP from Arunachal Pradesh, said: “A delegation headed by Rajya Sabha MP Mukut Mithi will meet the prime minister Saturday and discuss the incident. This type of discrimination in the form of racism won’t be tolerated. “We will discuss the matter with the home minister too and discuss the way Delhi Police handled the whole incident,” he added. Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) blamed Delhi Police for the death. “The way police picked him up and then dropped him at the same spot needs to be looked into,” AAP spokesperson Dilip Pandey said. Police said they were questioning Farhan and Akram to get to the bottom of the matter. Angry students from the northeast in Delhi have threatened a protest Saturday.

NEw DElhI, JANUARY 31 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Friday named over 20 top politicians including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as “corrupt”, and attacked him and BJP’s Narendra Modi for spending crores on creating a “brand”. Addressing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national executive here, Kejriwal outlined the party’s objective vis-a-vis the Lok Sabha polls: “We have to ensure that no corrupt person is elected to the parliament.” Reading out what seemed to be a prepared list at a packed auditorium at the Constitution Club, Kejriwal said he had a list of “corrupt people” in politics. “I have made a list of corrupt people. This is just the beginning and the list will grow. “I am presenting the names to you, and you decide whether these people should be elected to parliament or not.” Kejriwal went on to name former BJP president Nitin Gadkari, cabinet ministers Sushikumar Shinde, P. Chidambaram, Salman Khurshid, M. Veerappa Moily, Kapil Sibal, Kamal Nath, Sriprakash Jaiswal, Praful Patel and Sharad Pawar, Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi, BSP chief Mayawati, Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, central minister Farooq Abdullah, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, DMK’s Kanimozhi,

BJP’s Ananth Kumar and B.S. Yeddyurappa and BJP MP Anurag Thakur. As he finished reading the list, the nearly 400 AAP leaders and senior members gathered from all over India roared “No!” in unison in response to his earlier question whether these people should be voted to parliament. After he finished with the names, a section of the audience took Congress vice

gress and the BJP should make it public from where they get the financial resources on building the image of their prospective prime ministers. “We have to ensure that no corrupt person is elected to parliament.” Amid intermittent clapping, the chief minister took the Congress -- which props up his government -and the BJP to task for what he said were their failures despite having ruled Delhi in the past. “Electricity charges have increased in the last five years. People wanted a CAG audit. But the (two) parties refused to get an audit done. “We ordered an audit within five days (of taking power),” Kejriwal said. The activist-turned-politician also condemned the BJP and the Congress for merely demanding all these years a probe into the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that left hundreds dead. “We came to power, and I met the Lt. Governor some days back to demand a probe.” On the Lok Sabha election, Kejriwal said it did not matter in how many constituencies the AAP fielded candidatessincetheparty’smain goal was to fight corruption. “Our aim should be to ensure that not a single corrupt person is in parliament,” he said. “Also, no family should have a hold on it (parliament). “The upcoming elections won’t be an ordinary election. It will definitely bring about a change,” Kejriwal said to thunderous applause.

Says Rahul Gandhi is ‘corrupt’; attacks Narendra Modi for spending crores on creating a “brand” president Rahul Gandhi’s name. Prompted, Kejriwal took Gandhi’s name too, only to be greeted by his supporters’ vocal approval. An AAP spokesman later told IANS that Kejriwal did not have Gandhi’s name on his list of “corrupt people” but took his name after being prompted by party delegates. Kejriwal, who took over as Delhi’s chief minister Dec 28, went on to attack Modi -- the Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate -- and Rahul Gandhi over their campaign expenditure. “They spend Rs.500 crore for Modi’s brand. Will those who spend so much on brand ever be able to give an honest government?” asked Kejriwal. Kejriwal said the Con-

Naga unity should be for Rengma Nagas resolve to the cherished goal: Swu rectify “dehumanization”

Bureaucracy holds actual realms of power: Jamir

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NEw DElhI, JANUARY 31 (IANS): A 19-yearold son of an Arunachal Pradesh Congress legislator died here after being beaten up by two shopkeepers following a row over his appearance and clothing, police said Friday. The brutal attack on Nido Tania took place at the crowded Lajpat Nagar I market in south Delhi Wednesday afternoon, leading to internal and other injuries that caused his death in a hospital Thursday. The death, dubbed a “racial attack” by activists, caused outrage, with parliamentarians from the northeast deciding to lodge a protest with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday. The Delhi government ordered a probe into the “murderous assault”. Police registered a case of murder and nabbed the two accused, Farhan and Akram, who are in their 20s and run the Rajasthan Paneer Shop. It all began when Tania, a student of Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, and a friend approached the shop seeking directions. Farhan and Akram reportedly made fun of Tania’s hairstyle and clothes. The youngster had coloured his hair blonde and wore red trousers. The Arunachal teens protested against the comments, leading to heated argu-

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DIMAPUR, JANUARY 31 (MExN): Various Rengma bodies have stated that the Rengmas in Karbi Anglong, Assam are undergoing a systematic process of “dehumanization” through state policies, which have adversely affected their political, physical and cultural footprints in the area. In a memorandum submitted to the Assam Governor on Thursday, the Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council, Assam; Rengma Naga Students’ Union, Assam and the Rengma Gaon Bura Committee, Assam pointed to various factors through which “dehumanization” of the Rengmas has taken place. It lamented that since the 1950s, the Rengma in KA have been “systematically sidelined from the decision making processes.” Besides the three Rengma representatives nominated to the then United Mikir and North Chachar Hills District Council (in 1952, 1971, 1962 and 1989), the memo stated that for the last 25 years, the Rengmas have been unrepresented. It added that the Rengma areas in KA “were systematically kept backward so as to depopulate us.” It pointed out that the Rengma inhabited areas still lack basic amenities and infrastructure, forcing many to work as unskilled laborers in other places. This combined with high infant

A child and an elderly man forlornly look on, while a woman watches a game of volleyball at one of the relief camps for displaced Rengmas at Santipur in Bokajan sub-division, Karbi-Anglong on January 31. Purana Borpathar Lower Primary School, which had 109 residents as on January 31, is acting as one of the four relief camps located in Santipur. Academic session for the year has already begun in Assam, while High School and Higher Secondary final exams are due by the second week of February. (Morung Photo)

mortality rates contribute to the dwindling population of the Rengmas, stated the memo. It further cited “an absence of any semblance of governance in areas of development and law and order” in the area. It then stated that the Rengmas in KA are “coerced to embrace the Karbi identity to wipe off any linkages” to their heritage. Citing the general backwardness of the Rengmas, economic disparity between the two communities and their lack of political identity, the memo stressed on the need to accord constitutional pro-

tection to the Rengmas. It added that the rise of Karbi militancy added another dimension to the plight of the Rengmas, through illegal taxes and direct threats. The memo further pointed to “systematic non interventionist government policies” through diversion of development funds, centrally sponsored schemes and human resource development away from Rengma inhabited areas. In view of these said circumstances, the Rengma organizations called for the “rectification of the dehumanizing episode through creation of Rengma Hills

Autonomous Council to check the plight of Rengma Nagas of Assam or the demand for Rengma Naga political identity in Assam.” This, it said, meant the “bifurcation of the Rengma Hills from Karbi Anglong based on the original boundary of the Rengma Hills and Rengma Mouzas.” It further affirmed that the Rengma Hills “shall be the homeland of the 28 non Karbi communities, including Rengmas, Adivasis, Kukis, Nepalis, Ahoms and mainland Indian communities, with its headquarters at Bokajan.”

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