NESO threatens Government not to play with sentiments of people of NE

Guwahati, February 13, 2019:

The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) which comprises of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF), All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), Garo Students’ Union (GSU) and All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), congratulated the entire indigenous people of North East and stated that through the united and concerted efforts, the Government of India was not able to table the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 on the floor of the Rajya Sabha.

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Addressing the media, the leaders of NESO lauded all the component organizations who have worked very hard and sacrifice a lot of blood and sweat to oppose the draconian Bill. NESO has stated that on this occasion, it is very imperative to also thank the different state Governments of the North East who have taken a bold stand on the issue, notably the State Government of Meghalaya led by Conrad K Sangma, the State Government of Mizoram led by Mr. Zoramthanga, the different Students’ Unions, Social Organisations and Women Organisations.

They also expressed gratitude to Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, his party JD(U) had taken a resolution in their National Executive Council to oppose the CAB. NESO also thanked Shiv Sena, Congress (I), SP, BJD, TMC, DMK, SAD, NPP, AGP, TDP, BPF, CPI, CPM, IPFT Tipra Ha, NCT, NDPP, NPF and also other political parties who have extended their support in opposing the Bill.

NESO appreciated all the people for their support during the protest and had encouraging words to those who were injured during this movement especially in Tripura, Manipur, and Assam and added that their sacrifice has not gone in vain.

The leaders of NESO, mentioned that this is a ‘Moral Victory’ for the indigenous people of North East and victory against the Bill could only be secured because of the united continuous movement of the people. "This also goes to show that the Government of India will not concede to our demands on a platter but we have to fight and struggle for the protection and survival of our indigenous people of North East", added NESO.

It finally warned the Government of India not to adopt, implement policies which is detrimental to the interest of indigenous people of North East.