Kohima: Nagaland Education adviser, Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome has tendered an apology over a remarked that sparked a hue and cry from student bodies of two major Naga tribes, Ao and Sumi.
The incident occurred after clips of Dr Yhome’s remark during a meeting with apex student bodies was shared leading to student bodies of the two community, Ao Students’ Conference and All Sumi Students’ Union, demanding the adviser to retract his statement.
The adviser had given a statement a few days ago wherein he explained the crux of the matter and also pointed out that his remark(s) was misunderstood.
Unsatisfied with the reply from the adviser, the two student bodies demanded that he retract the statement at the same time tender and apology.
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The two bodies cautioned that it would resort to indefinite shutdown of government offices, institutions, schools and colleges from Tuesday onwards.
However, following the apology letter from the adviser, the two bodies called off their proposed agitation and also expressed its appreciation towards the apology.
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