Dimapur, October 27: Speaking to Nagaland News Network (NNN) on the Federal Government of Nagaland (FRGN)’s press release directing non-local business owners and dealers to shut down their businesses in phases within 30 days, Kitovi Zhimomi said that while political reformation was necessary, any such move must be guided by a clear vision for the future of the younger generation.
Zhimomi stated that educated young people were in desperate need of support and that meaningful change required a clear vision. He said that if the intention behind the move was genuine, the stand taken by those involved could not be entirely condemned.
However, he questioned the recognition and identity of the FRGN, stating that he did not recognise the formation and was unaware of which party it belonged to.
Referring to the possible reasons behind the formation, Zhimomi suggested that it might have emerged out of desperation. He questioned the consequences of driving non-local business owners out of Nagaland, asking whether Naga people living, working and studying in mainland India could face similar treatment.
He also questioned whether the FRGN had any plan to protect Nagas if they were forced to leave mainland India in retaliation.
Issuing a strong message to the FRGN, Zhimomi called on the group to withdraw its directive, apologise before any harm was caused, and publicly declare the dissolution of what he described as a self-styled formation. He warned that they would not remain silent if any action threatened the future of the younger generation, adding that all elements affecting their future would be taken seriously.
Zhimomi also urged different factions to refrain from clashing among themselves and called on the state government not to remain silent over the issue. He maintained that decisions affecting people’s livelihoods and the future of the younger generation required serious consideration, warning that they could not simply sit back and watch if the situation continued.
