Caught in a deep dilemma Nagaland chief minister TR Zeliang has urged the Centre to exempt the northeastern state from the reservation formula which triggered an orgy if violence in the state.
Zeliang, who is on a visit to New Delhi sought help to resolve the issue amicably saying that the massive anger would keep his state on the boil.
Union home minister Rajnath Singh, who invited him for discussion on Thursday assured him if all central help to end the impasse where many influential civil society organizations are nit accepting 33 per cent reservation for women.
After an orgy of the recent violence, the civil society organizations served an ultimatum to Zeliang to quit as chief minister which expires on Friday.
Zeliang left for Kohima refusing to quit bowing down to the mounting pressure. The chief minister’s office categorically made it plain that the question of resignation does not arise.
In a resolute display of solidarity and resilience, over 5,000 women hailing from the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo communities congregated at Peace Ground, Tuibuong, Lamka, Churachandpur in Manipur, kickstarting the annual 16 Days Activism on Violence Against Women. Orchestrated by the Women of Lamka, the event was a fervent call for justice and a poignant outcry against the distressing instances of gender-based violence (GBV) that have plagued the state.
Led by the indomitable Ngaineikim from Kuki Women organization for human rights, the program's inauguration was a tapestry of impassioned speeches, stirring presentations, and solemn moments dedicated to the victims. Distinguished figures such...
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