Advisor for CAWD and Taxes, Kudecho Khamo on Monday hailed Nagaland Government’s decision to repeal Nagaland Municipal Act 2001 during the consultative meeting of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), 18th Chozuba Assembly Constituency at Hotel Japfü, Kohima.
In his address, Khamo sought for unity and understanding among the leaders to work for the party and the constituency as the electorates have given the mandate to bring about change and development for the people.
He said Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is the undisputed leader under whose leadership the NDPP party had grown and penetrated into the grassroots and is well accepted despite being a new political party and now having a strong foundation.
Khamo called upon the party leaders not to leave alone to the MLA for the fulfilment but to take it as a shared responsibility of everyone to work together for the upliftment of the constituency.
He informed the house that the Nagaland Municipal Act (NMA) 2001 was repealed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) as it contravened the Article 371 (A) which the civil societies opposed, and he opined that it is one of the greatest decisions taken by the government in the recent times. He also that the government is working to interpret the modalities and applications of the Article 371 (A).
The advisor appealed to the party workers to work to the best they can offer for the society for the future generation, living an honest life while keeping the good virtues and traditions of the ancestors.
Stressing on the need for youth empowerment, he pointed out the need for the youth to venture into entrepreneurship adding that the government job is already saturated, and one needs to fight through competitions alone.
He pointed out the need to boost the rural economy, pointing out that the people have fertile soil to venture into agriculture and horticulture to enhance the income and livelihood of the farmers and entrepreneurs.
Meanwhile, Nuzota Swuro, Working President, NDPP in his speech maintained that the NDPP is working in all seriousness for early resolution of the protracted Naga political issue.
He told the party workers to work in line with the party’s ideologies and stand by the government as various initiatives will be undertaken for people’s welfare and interests.
On the occasion short speeches were delivered by Thepukhruo Ringa, Advisor, Melohi Kezo, Advisor and Vepozoyi Theyo, Vice-President of the NDPP 18th Chozuba AC and welcome address was delivered Kuduve Keyho, PA.
The programme was chaired by Vevohu Epao, president NDPP 18 Chozuba AC. Vote of thanks was proposed by Chisoyi Nyekha, Working President and invocation prayer was offered by Mudonuyi Veswuh, Chaplain.