'A slap in the face for PDA government' (Nagaland)

26th January, 2019

The total boycott of Republic Day celebrations across Nagaland by the people is a slap in the face for both PDA government in the state and BJP government in the centre for disregarding the voices of people against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB). Entire NE States are in turmoil due to blatant attitude of BJP to push through CAB that is now pending in Rajya Sabha.

However, the PDA government in Nagaland has been caught in a self defeating situation where its feeble explanation defies the very logic of our elected member’s ability to protect the interest of our people. PDA Cabinet Decision on CAB is therefore unforgivable and any sensible PDA legislator must resign in protest if they have any concern left for the people.

NPCC had earlier made our stand clear that CAB be scrapped in total since it is highly polarizing and dangerous for small state like Nagaland where unabated influx of migrants especially in Dimapur and other foothill areas threatens the demography of state.

It may be mentioned that AGP in Assam have parted ways with BJP due to CAB, NPP threatening to kick out BJP in Meghalaya, MNF in Mizoram all out against CAB and BJP government in Manipur passing resolution urging exemption of Manipur from CAB implementation. Whereas, the knee jerk reaction of the PDA government and the deafening silence of BJP party and its legislators is an added insult to the collective conscience of the people.

The PDA government has totally lost confidence of the people as is evident from empty grounds during Republic Day celebrations. Congress reiterates our stand with the people of Nagaland in totally opposing the communal CAB and will not allow BJP to roughshod over the interest of the people.

We extend our solidarity with the NSF and ENSF and all their federating units for being in the forefront against CAB. We further appeal to all right thinking citizens cutting across political party affiliations to voice out in total unison and prevent this dangerous communal bill that is tearing apart peaceful coexistence in societies across North East by BJP for furthering the agenda of Hindutva forces.

Issued by: - Communication Deptt, NPCC
Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee