7-Point resolution adopted at Public Rally on corruption

November 5, 2017 140 Views No Comment

Sending another strong message across Nagaland especially to the government that the ‘War Against Corruption’ will be relentlessly pursued without fear or favour, ACAUT Nagaland held its second historic record rally in Dimapur on August 25, dubbed as the ‘mother of all rallies’ where several thousands (65,000 according to the organisers who claimed it was reflected in the attendance register) attended and gave their approval to take the issue forward.

The first rally on October 31, 2013 at Clock Tower Junction focused on multiple taxation by various armed groups and the negative impact of business ‘Syndicates’ controlling all manner of trade and business activities especially in Dimapur. The resolution was not to pay multiple taxes to various factions but for ‘One Government One Tax’. However subsequently, ACAUT turned its attention on corruption at various government levels by filing RTI queries and also filing PILs.

Here is the list of resolution adopted during the anti-corruption rally on Aug 25, 2017

Resolution No.1. The rally urges the Government of India (GoI) to expedite the political process for early and lasting political solution to the protracted Naga political problem by inviting all Naga political groups without further delay. The rally also appreciates the coming together of Six NNPG’s for an inclusive dialogue with GoI.

Resolution No.2. The rally urges the GOI to remove the unconstitutional posts of Advisor and Parliamentary Secretaries in the state of Nagaland in terms of the honorable Supreme Court Judgment Dated 26-7-2017 passed in transferred case (Civil) No. 169/2006.

Resolution No.3. The rally resolved to demand from the state Government to summon a special session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) to pass the LOKAYUKTA bill 2017, to check all forms corruptions, mismanagement and siphoning of public funds and immediately terminate all Back door appointments made post 6th June 2016 High court judgment. If the government of Nagaland fails to act on these demands before the end of September the public will call for all Nagaland Bandh.

Resolution No.4. The rally resolved to urge the department of Roads and Bridges (R&B) to start Maintenance and Construction of Roads and bridges in Nagaland with the funds already drawn by the department till date. The rally also resolved to fight against looting and mismanagement of public fund by developmental department till all the corrupted leaders and bureaucrats are booked and justice is delivered to the people.

Resolution No.5. The rally decided to reiterate the demand for free and fair inquiry by central investigation agencies to bring out the truth of siphoning of PDS items, Fuel adulteration and other developmental Funds.

Resolution No.6. The rally resolved to demand CBI inquiry into M.K.R. Pillai’s case in disproportionate income and involvement in siphoning Police Modernization Schemes and involvement in other fraud case committed by Nagaland cop turned Kerala Billionaire.

Resolution No.7. The rally resolved to support the clean election movement spear headed by NBCC and other Churches on the slogan “ONE MAN ONE VOTE” to choose the leader of my choice.

The resolution was signed by—

Hotongse Sangtam (ENPO), Lendinokdang (NTC), O. Shilu Jamir (CNTC), Kevichatha Sechu (AYO), Kenneth Rengma (RSZ), Nokshom Konyak (IBAPO), Nchumbemo Ezung (LYH), Imkummeren (MTLT), Khevishe Zhimo (ZTYO), Ate Venuh (PTYO), Wonglong Konyak (MCCI, Mon), Zapu Sekhose (KCCI, Kohima), Neibulie Kiewhuo (AKMWP), Mhashivikho Zao (DUCCF), Thungbemo Murry (BAN), Nitoka V Swu (PSAN), Thefulhouvi Solo (IFS. Retd), Z. Lohe, Peter Rutsa, Dr. Khekugha Muru, C. Mongkum Jamir, Theja Therie, Mar Longkumer, Kitoho S Rotokha, Joel Naga and Khekiye K Sema (IAS Retd).

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