NLA adopts 5-pt resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA

December 21, 2021 55 Views No Comment

Correspondent KOHIMA, DEC 21 (NPN) :

* Demands apology from appropriate authority

* To take action against those responsible

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Monday unanimously adopted a five-point resolution demanding that the Centre revoke the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the Northeast, specifically from Nagaland, so as to strengthen the ongoing efforts to find a peaceful settlement to the Naga political issue.

This was among the five-point resolution moved by leader of the house and chief minister Neiphiu Rio at the one-day special session of the 13th Assembly on Monday. After intense deliberations for the whole day the members adopted the resolution by voice vote.

Strongly condemning the massacre that took place in Oting-Tiru village area of Mon district on December 4 in which 13 innocent people were killed in the indiscriminate firing by troops of 21 Para Special Forces, followed by killing of another innocent person by security forces at Mon town on December 5 and injuring of 35 others in both the incidents, the house also demanded an apology from the appropriate authority along with an assurance that justice would be delivered by applying laws of the land on those who perpetrated the massacre and those who were responsible for the incidents.

The house further appealed to citizens of Mon district, civil society organisations (CSOs), mass-based organisations and citizens of the State to extend cooperation to the government and its agencies in the collective efforts to demand justice and restore normalcy in the interest of all citizens.

The house also appreciated and supported citizens and CSO in their demand for repealing AFSPA and delivery of justice, while appealing to all sections to follow democratic norms and non-violence in “our” collective endeavour towards realisation of peace and delivery of justice.

Noting that Naga people have been crying for peace and an early solution for the long-pending Naga political issue, the members felt that it was of paramount importance that people’s voice was heard and respected. The House, therefore, once again appealed to the negotiating parties of the Indo-Naga political dialogue to bring the talks to a logical conclusion by inking a final settlement that was honourable and inclusive at the earliest.

Prior to the discussion on the controversial AFSPA, the members observed a two-minute silence in memory and honour of the 14 people killed in Oting-Tiru village area on December 4.

NLA session adjourned sine die

After a day-long discussion on AFSPA and adoption of resolution, NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer adjourned the 10th session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly sine die.

Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/nla-adopts-5-pt-resolution-demanding-repeal-of-afspa/247101.html