Feb 3: Home Minister Rajnath Singh today spoke to Nagaland Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang over the tensed scene in the capital city of Kohima.
Rajnath Singh has assured all possible help from the Centre and is said to be closely monitoring the situation.
The home secretary is also holding a series of meetings to advocate the issue that has caused a violent stir in Nagaland.
A source in MHA said, “Distance from Delhi will not hamper the help that needs to be extended to Nagaland.”
Zeliang has assured that the situation is under control with no more violent clash being reported since morning.
Army has been deployed in parts of Dimapur and Kohima to ensure non-escalation of the protest.
Tribal groups in Nagaland have been opposing the state government’s decision of granting 33 per cent reservation to women in the local bodies.
The protests turned tensed after the death of two protestors in police firing in Dimapur on Wednesday. (Agencies)