Dimapur, Oct 20 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has taken strong exception that Goa Governor SC Jamir was reportedly “ignored” by officials during his recent visit to Chozuba, Phek. The Congress termed it ‘disgraceful’ on the part of the state government and is “a breach of constitution”.
“The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) is astonished to learn about the officials ignoring’ His Excellency, the Governor of Goa Shri S C Jamir during his visit to Chozuba last Thursday. The treatment given to Goa Governor without providing any officials to be on his duty under Phek district is highly questionable when it comes to State protocol. The State Government failing to respect the high office of the Constitutional Head of the State is a breach of the Constitution” stated Hokheto Sumi, NPCC President.
He stated that the behavior is disgraceful on the part of the State Government, dishonoring a Governor who also holds the same status and privileges as “our State Governor.” “Such lapses reflect the image of the State Government in extending hospitality to a visiting dignitary as State Guest. However, if the State Government has acted on any personal reasons against the Governor of Goa during his recent visit, we may like to know from the Government the power they enjoy in discharging duties in administering the affairs of the State” the Congress leader added.
Meanwhile, the Congress said BJP NE Zonal In-charge, V Satish “who is fond of giving political statements whenever he visits Nagaland”, is trying to be in the limelight at the regional level having no recognition in his party at the national level. “(He) is highly projecting his concern for the Nagas by criticizing the Congress party. It may not be very proper for V. Satish to talk of Naga political issue because he does not know anything about how the movement started and he is talking of solution” stated the NPCC president.
“BJP party is known in the country as a communal force and the party policy survives on Hindu religion having no mercy for other religions such as Christian community.
Nagaland being a Christian dominated State, V Satish knows the sentiments of party workers in the State and he talks in different tune without spelling out the hidden agenda of the BJP” the Congress stated.
