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Vol XXVII No. 245
DIMAPUR, thursday, august 10, 2017 Pages 16 ` 4.00
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Indian forces strong enough to meet any challenge: Jaitley
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national, Page 9
PM for an end to poverty, corruption
LS, RS ADOPT RESOLUTIONS ON 75TH ANNIVersary OF ‘QUIT INDIA’ MOVEMENT NEW DELHI, AUG 9 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for accelerated efforts to rid the country of corruption, poverty, illiteracy and malnutrition as parliamentarians expressed their resolve to work towards creating an India of the dreams of freedom fighters by 2022 to mark Independence’s 75th anniversary. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha held special discussions on Wednesday to mark the 75th anniversary of Quit India movement and adopted resolutions to express people’s collective desire to make a strong, prosperous, clean and corruption-free country. Opposition leaders including Congress President Sonia Gandhi recalled the sacrifices of freedom fighters and also took digs at the government over its economic policies and “attacks on democracy”. Participating in the special discussion in the Lok Sabha, Modi said that the five years from 1942 were “transformative” in march towards freedom and urged
Governor fetes Naidu
D I M A P U R , AU G 9 (NPN): Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh governor, PB Acharya, has congratulated M Venkaiah Naidu on his election as the vicepresident of India. In a letter addressed to the newly elected vice president, Acharya expressed hope that Naidu with vast experience as union minister and extensive knowledge in various fields would serve the nation with dedication and diligence. Governor also wished Naidu the best for his new office and hoped for a fruitful and motivating tenure. According to PRO Raj Bhavan, the governor would be attending the swearing in ceremony of the vice president of India on August 11, 2017 in New Delhi.
Sonia hits out at ‘communal forces’
(L-R) Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi speak in the Lok Sabha.
MPs to rise above political differences and join in the common effort to create an India of the dreams of freedom fighters in the next five years. “If in 1942 the clarion call was ‘kargenge ya marenge (do or die)’, today the call should be ‘karenge aur kar ke rahenge (do and achieve)’,” he said, adding that the coming five years should also be about a resolve which will lead us to accomplishment. In the nearly 40-minute speech, Modi recalled the role played by Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Chandrashekhar Azad, Sukhdev, Jayaprakash
Narayan and others but did not mention country’s first PM, Jawaharlal Nehru. “When Mahatma Gandhi, a leader who always propagated non-violence, raised the call to ‘Do or Die’, everyone was imbued with this spirit. Five years was all it took to achieve the objective of Independence, once the entire country shared this resolve. “From 2017 to 2022, when India turns 75, we need to create the same spirit that existed from 1942 to 1947,” he said, urging people to take a pledge to end corruption, poverty, malnutrition and illiteracy besides ensuring gender equality.
Sonia Gandhi, in her speech took swipes at the BJP and Modi government and expressed concern over “attacks on democracy” by “communal and repressive forces”. She said attempts were being made to destroy the foundation of Indian democracy. “At a time when we are celebrating 75 years of the Quit India Movement, there are doubts among people that there is a fear that the dark forces are emerging again. “Is not fear taking over the atmosphere of independence? Are attempts not being made to destroy the foundation of democracy?” Gandhi asked. In a dig at BJP and its ideological mentor RSS, she said: “We must not forget that in those times there were such organisations and people as well who opposed the Quit India movement. These elements did not play any role in getting us independence” and stressed the anniversary was a reminder
that the idea of India cannot be a prisoner of a narrow, divisive, conservative mindset. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said the freedom fighters had given call for “Bharat Chhodo” (Quit India) and the country’s unity will be further strengthened with “Bharat Jodo” (Unite India) movement from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Initiating the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said political parties should strive to restore the credibility in the public life that has eroded over the years. The two houses later adopted resolutions. The Lok Sabha resolution pledged to form a powerful, prosperous, clean, glorious India which is corruption free, has good administration, is advanced in science and technology and committed to inclusive development. The resolution in Rajya Sabha, read by Chairman Hamid Ansari, said that the house solemnly pledges to uphold and safeguard the values and ideals of the freedom movement.
Mere degrees won’t help get job: Acharya Correspondent
KOHIMA, AUG 9 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya, on Wednesday reiterated that mere conventional degrees would not help students acquire employment and stressed that the educational institutions should focus on imparting skill-based education. He said educational institutions should not only be the centre of academic knowledge but also a source of inspiration to younger generation striving for excellence. Speaking as chief guest at the Golden Jubilee celebration of Kohima College, at the college campus, Kruoliezou, here Wednesday, the governor urged academicians to empower the students and make them employable. Describing students as assets, Acharya said educational institutions needed to harness their talents so as to make the state a prosperous and golden Nagaland. He said that empowerment by education was the most important weapon to change the world. The governor maintained that educating young minds in the right manner would not only bring about development and positive change to the
P.B Acharya with Dr. Watijungshi Jamir releasing the jubilee souvenir on Wednesday. (NP)
society but also strengthen the nation. On the occasion, the governor paid tribute to the four pioneers who founded the Kohima College in 1967. He also acknowledged all those who have been constantly nurturing the college till today. In his speech, advisor higher education, Deo Nukhu, congratulated the college on attaining the 50 years and expressed confidence that the college would get better grade during the next NAAC team visit. He also hoped that the college would become university sooner or later. Sharing the “Journey
of Kohima College”, college chairman, Kevisiezolie Suohu, said the college had faced difficulties in the past decades, but added the governing body members late K. Peseyie, late Dr. Vimhazol Sakhrie, late Keduonyü, late Vakralie Yhome, late Vizolie Sorhie, Dr. Shürhozelie Lieziestsu, Khyomo Lotha, Dr. D. Kuolie, Dr. Kelhouneizo played an important role in the development of the college. He also acknowledged the teachers and staff for relentlessly working with all their strength, intelligence and sincerity. (Cont’d on p-7)
Crisis created to hijack NPF to BJP: Dr. Shürho WU-NPPCL to launch Poor mobile services irks APO NH-61 blockade
DIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): liance chairman, Himanta Rio as their leader, have autoDIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): bothered and have rather turned NPF president and former Biswa Sarma agreed upon to matically detached themselves Angami Public Organisation a blind eye to improve the issue. chief minister, Dr. Shürhoze- dismiss his government and from the NPF, he said adding DIMAPUR, AUG 9 (NPN): Workers (APO) has expressed serious This can only be surmised as a lie Liezietsu on Wednesday install TR Zeliang’s govern- “Rio is nobody in the party.” Union Nagaland Pulp and Paper Company concern over the poor mobile direct reflection of the insincerity termed that “the present crisis ment. Dr. Liezietsu called upon Ltd. (WU-NPPCL), Tuli on Wednesday service/connectivity provided of the telecom officials, he said. created by the TR Zeliang Fearing that the Naga the party leaders to take the informed that union has decided to go by various telecom companies Vilie pointed out that the and Neiphiu Rio group as people as well as the legislators present crisis as a challenge ahead with proposed blockade on National operating in Nagaland. Quality of Service (QOS) stanrepercussion of their failure to would oppose such move, Dr. and a test to prove one’s integ- Highway-61 at Tzudikong as announced In a press note, APO vice dards are governed by the regulahijack the NPF party to BJP.” Liezietsu said “they have now rity and sincerity towards the on July 28, 2107. The union had threatened president, K.T. Vilie said the tions specified by the Telecom Dr. Liezietsu said this bargained to dismantle the party. “Politics is like weather, to impose blocked on NH-61 starting from quality of internet and call con- Regulatory Authority of India while addressing the felicita- NPF party.” it has ups and downs. But lead- August 11, 2017 in protest against non- nectivity/clarity has become a (TRAI) and hence, the subscribtion programme organized While terming the action ers who stood with the prin- payment of salaries since November 2016. frustrating experience, with poor ers should come forward to air for him by the NPF Kohima of some party workers as very ciple always wins,” he added. In a press release, WU-NPPCL presi- signal reception and repeated call their grievances and avail redresdivision at NPF central office, unfortunate, for leaving the He was optimistic that dent, Noklenlemba, and general secretary, drops without being able to have sal accordingly since a subscriberNPF Kohima division press party to be with the expelled the coming 2018 general elec- Sunil Kumar Das, stated that till date there even a short conversation. base empowered with awareness secretary stated in a press note. and suspended NPF MLAs, tion, the party would have a was no response to their demand either by Vilie said that the biggest will keep the service providers on Dr. Liezietsu said it was Dr. Liezietsu reminded the peaceful election with only the NPPCL/ Hindustan Paper Corporation drawback was the dismal speed its toes. unfortunate that Zeliang and party workers not to worry good leaders. In this regard, Vilie has re(HPC) management or by state govern- of internet connectivity. He said Rio, after their failure to hijack saying, “they have run away Speaking on the occasion, ment/centre. despite the Central government quested all the service providers the NPF into BJP, have now from the party as they could NPF MLA, Chotisu Sazo The union had placed four demands: giving much emphasis on Digital to positively rectify the problems turn their eye to dismantle the not face the challenges ahead described the present crisis as immediate commencement of the rehabili- India mission and promoting e- within the shortest possible time NPF party through backdoor. of them.” a fight between the NPF and tation works of NPPCL; release of salaries Governance for effective delivery in the interest of public welfare. However, their evil design to On appointment of Rio the greedy and power hungry of the workers due since November 2016; system of governance and utility If not, Vilie cautioned that the ruin the party could not be as the interim NPF president, leaders. He said the bye-poll immediate release of gratuity and terminal services to the people, the poor civil societies would be comfulfilled, he added. Dr. Liezietsu said it was a fool- victory of Dr. Liezietsu was benefits for dead and superannuated em- quality of basic internet services pelled to call for joint meetings to Massive Maratha ‘mook Dr. Liezietsu further al- ish political move, since there a triumph of the entire Naga ployees and immediate implementation offered by various telecom com- hammer out due course of approthat Zeliang and Rio, was no such post mentioned in people who stood by the truth. of 2007 pay scale to the NPPC Ltd em- panies have turned the Centre’s priate action in the matter and for morcha’ storms Mumbai leged along with Governor, PB the NPF party constitution. NPF vice president, Zaku ployees since the 2007 pay scale was being flagship programmes into a which the aggrieved subscribers MUMBAI, AUG 9 (IANS): Acharya; BJP Nagaland in To this, he categorically Tsükrü and farmers wing pres- paid to the officers deputed to NPPC Ltd mockery. would not be held responsible Mumbai was on Wednesday charge, Ram Madhav and pointed out those who have ident, Lanukaba also spoke on from other Hindustan Paper Corporation He lamented that the au- for any form of public agitation/ deluged by a mammoth North East Democratic Al- left the party, in support of the occasion. thorities concerned were not uprising. (HPC) units. ‘Maratha storm’ with lakhs of people from the politically powerful community began their first, biggest and final mammoth ‘mook tion regarding the claim of legislators who had earlier morcha’ (silent procession), NEW DELHI, AUG 9 the Gujarat Parivartan Party resigned as MLAs. Three of leading to the Maharashtra (AGENCIES): Congress (GPP) MLA, Nalin Kota- them had later joined BJP. government announcing a president Sonia Gandhi’s NEW DELHI, AUG 9 “The Election Com- hide anything,” he said. dia, who said he had voted slew of measures. The pro- political secretary Ahmed (AGENCIES): The Election mission has put forth a chalThe Election Commisagainst the BJP. cession took off from the By- Patel may have won a highCommission on Wednesday lenge, which will be open sion’s new version of EVMs The rift within the Ja- filed an affidavit in the Su- from June 3. Interested par- comes with self-diagnostic culla Zoo and terminated at stake Rajya Sabha battle against great odds, but the nata Dal (United) deepened preme Court, stating that ticipants must register by tamper-detection software the historic Azad Maidan. (More on p-7) mystery about the one extra Cracking down on on Wednesday with party most likely the next elections 5 p.m. on May 26. Either which recognises digital sigvote that proved decisive dissidents in Gujarat, the veteran Sharad Yadav back- would be held with the help through a combination of nature. Hence, any alleged for him still remains amid Congress on Wednesday ex- ing his party’s Gujarat MLA of Voter Verifiable Paper key press or communication mishandling would be immeclaims and counterclaims pelled eight of its MLAs for Chhotu Vasava’s claim that Audit Trail (VVPAT) along with the control unit, bal- diately detected, said Zaidi. and speculation. six years, who cross-voted in he voted for Ahmed Patel. with Electronic Voting Ma- lot unit or both via external Developing on this, Patel received a total Slamming his senior chines (EVM)s. Tuesday’s Rajya Sabha elechardware, participants must he also revealed that the Ahmed Patel of 44 votes to win the prestion. The Congress expelled colleague and party secreThe apex court deferred be able to prove their allega- technology behind these tigious fight that saw him he voted for the Congress eight rebel MLAs, includ- tary general KC Tyagi, who the matter for further hearing tion of tampering,” asserted machines is being tested pitched against BJP’s Amit candidate. As for the NCP, it ing former chief minister had claimed Vasava had on August 10. The top court Chief Election Commis- thoroughly in Bengaluru Shah, known for his election has two legislators in Guja- Shankersinh Vaghela, for six voted BJP, Yadav congratu- was hearing several pleas sioner Nasim Zaidi. and Hyderabad by eminent and political strategies. rat who each voted for each years for anti-party activities, lated Patel for his nail-biting seeking to include VVPATs Zaidi while rubbishing technocrats under stringent Now, only 43 legisla- party. Kutiyana legislator Gujarat Congress spokesper- finish in a battle where the along with the EVMs in up- the claims of EVM tam- security procedures, thus tors of the Congress voted Kandhal Jadeja publicly said son Manish Doshi said. BJP had put its entire weight coming elections. Earlier in pering said no credible in- dismissing claims of softfor Patel while the one who he voted for the BJP candiOther MLAs include— to beat the Congressman. May, the ECI had clarified formation was received to ware being imported from cast the 44th vote to ensure date and he even touched Vaghelas’s son MahendrasThe JD-U has also re- that future elections would strengthen the complaints of abroad. With regards to Ashis victory is still not known. the feet of Amit Shah while inh, Raghavji Patel, Bhola moved its Gujarat chief be conducted using both tampering. sembly by-polls, the Election The two possibilities are that arriving at the voting booth Gohil, Dharmendra Jadeja, Arun Shrivastav from the EVMs and VVPATs. “Complaints came af- Commission clarified that the extra vote came either to cast his ballot. P K Raulji, Amit Chaud- post of party general secreIn lieu of this clarifi- ter elections in the five states, it was not responsible for from the lone JD(U) legislatary for his “unauthorised- cation, the Election Com- but we did not receive any electoral procedures in the Another legislator, hary and Karan Patel. “I was dropped four tor Chhotubhai Vasava, who Jayant Patel said he voted AICC general secre- ly” writing to the Returning mission had also issued a credible material informa- state, adding that these are times and sworn-in four made a series of flip-flops for the Congress nominee tary in-charge of Gujarat Officer of Gujarat Assembly statement challenging state tion on EVM tampering conducted and governed by times. The pain was during the day of voting, because the NCP was part of unit Ashok Gehlot said appointing an election agent worse than travelling in or from NCP’s Jayant Pa- the UPA alliance nationally. he has also recommended for the crucial Rajya Sabha and central political parties from the complainants. We the State Election Commisto prove their stance on the believe in complete transpar- sion and other such regulapot-holed roads” tel, who openly claimed There was another specula- the expulsion of six of its election. EVMs being tampered with. ency and have no reason to tory bodies.
Mystery over 44th vote that helped Patel win RS seat Poll panel files affidavit in SC: EVMs may come with tamper-detection software! Cong expels 8 MLAs
Rift in JD(U) deepens
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