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KOHIMA, January 26, 2020: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day 2020 the Governor of Nagaland RN Ravi and his Lady wife hosted ‘AT HOME’ on occasion of Republic Day at Raj Bhavan, Kohima Sunday.
Governor of Nagaland RN Ravi said it is an occasion to remember and pay our respects to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation and other leaders whose struggles and sacrifices led to decolonisation of India. On the occasion, he also saluted the pioneers of Nagaland who fought for the welfare and wellbeing of the Naga people in times of turbulence.
"These leaders under extraordinary circumstances put their heads together and carved out what is best for the people of Nagaland. These leaders also got together, deliberated and pursued a path for the Naga people and much more than that is the incorporation of a special provision in the constitution of India," said Ravi.
The Governor said that the Naga people have not forgotten Dr Imkongliba and his sacrifices for the Naga people in times of turmoil. In his honour, the Durbar Hall has been named Dr Imkongliba Hall as a sign of respect and honour to his deeds and sacrifices.
Dr SC Jamir delivering a short speech said it was the right forum and the right occasion as one of the pioneers of the State to unfold some of the truths about the achievements of the NPC that were suppressed till today. Jamir stated that the Sixteen Point Agreement of I960 was evolved after exhaustive and widespread deliberations by the representatives of the 16 tribes of Nagaland, is a prominent milestone in the chequered political history of the Nagas. He further added that the solemn and unanimous resolution of the Naga Peoples Convention was to salvage the hopes and aspirations of the Naga people. Jamir also said that after examining in depth the historical and political records of the Naga National Council, the Naga Peoples Convention included Article 371 (A) as one of the most important demands during the negotiation with the Prime Minister of India in I960. However, Jamir said that over the years the 16 Point Agreement had been scorned and maligned by vested interests and even including those who are enjoying the fruits of Statehood.
Nagaland Governor RN Ravi and Chief Minister Nagaland Neiphiu Rio unveiled the Plaque rechristening Durbar hall as ‘Dr. Imkongliba Hall’. Governor and Lady Wife felicitated 21 Naga personalities, namely, Dr. SC Jamir, J.B Jasokie, Kheloshe Sema, RC Chiten Jamir, Goyiepra Chakesang, TN Angami, Etssorhomo Ezung, Tanwang Konyak, P Demo, Imtiechuba Yimchunger, Bauting Phom, Sentsi Rengma, Sashimeren Aier, R Khathing, Chuba Sangtam, Loyem Chang, Chingai Konyak and Hokishe Sema) and presented Governor’s Award for outstanding contribution in conservation and protection of environment and creating awareness and mitigation of social ills. Madhuri Wildlife Sanctuary and Joint Action Committee against opium addiction (JACAOA) was presented Governor’s award at the event. Chief Minister Nagaland Neiphiu Rio delivered a short speech at the program and Chief Secretary Temjen Toy pronounced the vote of thanks.
Earlier the Governor of Nagaland RN Ravi also had an interaction over ‘High Tea’ with Mrs and Dr SC Jamir at Banquet Hall, Raj Bhavan.