HORNBILL TV'S OPEN DISCUSSION ON NLTP ACT 1989 WITH NBCC GEN SECY REV. ZELHOU KEYHO 

Church leaders work is to sent gospel massage to believers in Christ. But not a decision makers or to control/force people if so then what is the point of electing MLA to run a government in state. Is NBCC ready to accommodate one lakhs plus unemployment youth's in Nagaland to sustain livehood if revenue is not a matter of days. Those were the days when people were less educated but as of now we are living in digital world even a primary students know what to do and what not to do. So educating today's youth is next to impossible game. Christian country in the advance world still exists with the flow of Liquor and remember in Nagaland Christianity comes only from American missionaries. Religious and self faith is between man and God, no body has authority when we talk about believers. It's between individual and God.

Holy in the eye of human isn't righteousness but Holy in God's eye. Im not a drunker not drinks any alcoholic but rather i encourage that NLTP Act be lifted once and for all. The church should focus on soul harvesting instead of poking in every governmental issues. Do what is right in the eye of God and not in society, organization or association.

Faith is voluntary, so let the congregation win over temptation and sin via guidance and inspiration from the clergy and church leadership, not via forcefully pushing government to implement the act or regulation. Request the church leadership not to mix faith movement with government and politics. Because no act or regulation is foolproof, as the saying goes rules are made to be broken.

We are looking at the issue from a wrong angle. The government of the day is expecting the church to accept and normalize alcohol consumption, we all know and understand that whether the church accept the failure of the Act or not they will never say yes to alcohol. So we should be asking the government why are they passing on the buck to CSOs and church. The government is formed with public mandate to listen to the majority public and act. This style of outsourcing governance has to stop.

The NLTP Act has been a hotly debated topic of discussion over the years and the chorus tilts largely towards lifting of the act. Once again the ongoing debate begs the question - Is it time to lift the NLTP Act? The issue has been thoroughly deliberated so much that a voting may even be applied to decide whether to lift or enforce the Act. Easier said than done, the situation rather creates a moral dilemma - to lift or not to lift? If the Act is to be lifted (there is no question of partial lifting), then, is the State ready with the various modalities starting from licensing and regulation? Otherwise, if the Act is to be stringently enforced, then, is the state ready with the new mechanisms required to keep a total check by coming out with a zero tolerance policy? Either way, the state and the people are not ready, nor have we really studied and analyzed the long-term consequences beyond the immediate economic and religious considerations which have been the dominant themes in the debate on the NLTP Act. Supposing that a final review of the NLTP Act is to be undertaken, then, to even come to the table first and foremost requires a thorough change in our mindsets, our mentality. Looking at the Naga context, we have come a long way from the narrative of having emerged from longtrok; from bowel of the earth; from cave etc. and we have been Christians for more than 150 years now, and that, we are a society trying to come together and moving towards civility and civilized. However, as things stand to attest, in general, considering the fact that we are pretty much clothed, yet while clothed we simply display our nakedness. We need to first come out of our nakedness to sincerely deliberate about the NLTP Act and come to as logical conclusion. Whatever the conclusion maybe, the people should be ready to be civilized and act responsibly. So long as people are civilized and act responsibly without being ‘violators’ any situation will fall in place under a normalized condition. For now, even though the public may say that the time is high to lift the NLTP Act, the State is not ready either way, nor is the general public. The mind is in need of a metamorphosis or transmutation. However, that is a very difficult proposition and the moral dilemma will remain at a threshold between lifting and enforcing.

This issue should be debated.. It should not be like a pastor preaching on the pulpit and the congregation silently listening… Both the pros and cons should be discussed..

Although I myself is an alcoholic person, the way our Sir. Keyho speak about the act ,it really has a deep meaning and the way he tries to tell the people about the act it was very reasonable.. Hope that both the church and the government comes to an understanding and where and how to implement the act !!! Good job 👌🏻

Instead of open discussion make it an open debate

Dear hornbilltv buy some wireless microphone for long interview.(haat pikhapo toh mic thuri thuri kenah). Better suspend the Act. What's the use of making a law when we cannot enforce it fully.

Let's go back to Sir GB Kahuto about NLTP ACT...

While there is huge loss of revenue due to the Act, the prospect of incurring a stupendously huge expenditure in order to enforce the Act would be pure foolishness. It will only lead us to bankruptcy and mayhem. In fact our corrupt and poor govt will never be able to provide sufficient funds to effectively enforce the Act. It's high time our insincere and irresponsible govt should come up with a realistic and comprehensive assessment of the financial implications and all the factors involved for enforcing such an Act as this. Then only we can discuss whether to keep it or lift it. In my opinion it is quite futile to try to implement it. Even highly civilised and rich societies have not succeeded. So a pseudo civilised and immature society like ours should not even dream to succeed where they have failed. Even a dictatorial regime will not success unless cruel and brutal tactics are employed which will only prove to be a greater menace than alcoholism itself. whatever the moralistic and unrealistic proponents of NLTP Act may say, the reality is that we are not living in some evil free Utopia. It's a part of God's plan that we co- exist with the evil as long as we live in this mortal and imperfect world. It's upto the individual to decide according to one's own learnings and wisdom whether to choose the good over the evil. Alcoholism is one such inevitable evil, although not necessarily a crime, that has existed since the day God gave mankind the ability to harness the nature. So alcoholism will remain in our society with or without the NLTP Act. We only need to be broad minded enough to live with it the best way that we can. Enactment of this artificial Law and hiding behind it is nothing but a stupid and cowardly reaction only. The evil and adverse side effects of this Act is also a very serious issue as everyone knows. Although ours is a highly church centric society, it must be said that It's also quite stupid and shameful that we have been sitting over this useless Law all these years while it has been silently eating away at our innards like some cancerous disease.

Commenting before watching the video.. this is one bold move.. hats off hornbilltv.. spearheading every important issues that befall us.. way to go!

NLTP help Assam as Assam revenue increase

It's a request to medias to interview and question the concerned department and legal authorities why they have failed to implement the act. Churches and civil societies can only appeal, pressurize and create awareness. They can't do anything beyond that. It's hypocrisy on the part of people to complain when civil society tries to raise voice against immoral issues, and at the same time asking them if they have failed when things go beyond control. Please question the government.

State government controls and supervises and once they say they can't or lift what's the point in saying this and that, the nbcc needs to understand

In my point of view Govt. should give full power to NBCC n other NGOs who go against this act for a few months or year to control every pocket around Dimapur that is available now because the administration failed to implement it. They only against but mineral water shops where alcohol is available everywhere corner no one complains against these shops . I don't understand what policy is this those who always go against the Act.😢 gv them power and let them go to the ground and also gv them counseling. Out side available n go against NLPT against what is this 😮

To all those accusing NBCC for the failure of NLTP.. please have this basic understanding that NBCC is a part of civil society and do not possess enforcement authority. It's the duty of Govt to implement the act effectively and penalize the defaulters. Also to those saying NBCC should confine itself to church and stop mixing faith and govt, remember that Church is a moral conscience of society. Just as it's the duty of police to arrest criminals, it's the God given authority of Church to rebuke evils and immoralities in society. Church is not building, church is individual. People are the church where spirit lives. Whether Society or govt will pay heed to Church's appeal that's different matter, but to say that Church should remain silent all together and let powers and principalities rule over right before it's nose is totally Unbiblical perspective on the part of Christians. A reasonable suggestion here would be to pressure govt to implement the act properly atleast once and see if it works. Because Govt have never even tried to implement it ever since it's enactment. Just seizing liquors from trucks and shops is not implementation. How many liquor bars should be permitted in a town or district, what should be the minimum age of consumers to which liquor can be sold, what kind of wine should be sold, whether limited alcohol factory can be set up for generation of revenue within the state, these are some of the issues that can be considered if at all implementation is effected. Kushi Kushi hotai NBCC khan k criticize kuri thakile kut hobo.

Kudos to Kekhriesenuo for holding the microphone for over 20 mins. 😹❤️

NLTP Act should be left.nothing is done by NBCC.

NLTP Act has its enough rounds of debate and i feel now action or further steps should be taken whether to lift it or completely prohibit it. And why NBCC choose to be a pressure group when we have lots of association or organisation bodies, the church should focus more on their ministry.

Better implementation? That's the stupidest idea ever!!!! Better implementation can never stop the people from drinking! People will find a way no matter what! That's the fact!

I m not a regular user of wine or alcohol but this NLTP act has no meaning . As a religious leader or the head of NBCC he may not agree upon the lifting of the act . So many of the Naga public who are in lookout for fast easy money usually open Foods restaurant but actual purposes is to sell the liquor at high prices. Within few months the business flourishes and the earning becomes so high , where the owners started to pay ten tithes even offering on regular basis. The churches enjoyed such huge income from business community . There's no way of lifting the NLTP act. It must remained as it is. If not no flows of huge money from such business wala & Sala.

Stop blaming NBCC and point out the government👍

As to say the gs has his share according to the interview

Must lifted because from 4th mile to Dimapur town started selling openly

Public transportation electric department and other's, revenue will come but without lifting Nltp our state economy will be as same...

90 % of the road accident caused by Drunk drivers, Domestic violence by husbands on wives are some of the main issues relating to Alcohol consumption. I hate alcoholic people😂😂😂😂

Govt should go ahead in lifting NLTP act. Its not about what NBCC thinks. Go mind ur business NBCC 🖕

As said the act was in paper only but, is not the saying of the nbcc only in words too, what have they done other than sitting in their own comfort zone

Is Rice beer exempt from NLTP Act?

You don't have to get obsessed with his accent on "Arcohol". It's Chakhesang accent. He was just playing with the word. 😂

Lets keep two parties and debate on the issue....😂

Let not NBCC control Nagaland govt.

Hahah you're committed to do that koa😂😂😂

It was not a beautiful act at all but instead it was shameful. Church councils should be spreading gospel and helping lives not taking part in politics.

Where are the other ways for revenues?

When it has failed for about 3 decades it has failed fr

Ahhhh,ahhh,ahhhh from the Gen.secy Sir,sir,sir,sir from the reporter Is the only two words that caught my attention 😅💔🤣

Whether there is NLTP ACT or not. There is no place in nagaland where we don't get alcohol (adulterated alcohol killing consumers)

NLTP act.. the biggest joke in Nagaland!

NLTP Act critics should be critically debated on a peaceful composite dialogue

No need to stop anyone from drinking.

Akhrie❤❤❤

Arcohol

Church should have excommunicate the dealers and botleggers, and also church forced the govt. In this matter, so the act has been failed, lift the act

He explained so beautifully, we always judge people/organisation without knowing the reason properly. The journalist keep saying Sir sir sir every sentence, every phrase 😔😔😔

Only the price of alcohol will change. Why even have a law that does nothing?

What about adulterated liquor which actually are poisonous and by consuming such, thousands of lives are being lost?

Nltp act charivi ....about 60%-70% people drinks alcohol ..... almost every colony has shops....everywhere its available... Its better to open legal shops

Rio is like king ahab from bible . Read the bible to really understand what I just said

I really expected something different from a high Profile NBCC Member and thought I would change my perspective about NLTP ACT but looked like ahh ahh took almost 10mints of the video. It's funny that they are planning to do something now after 20+ yrs still with no strong influence. Open rehab centre is all he can say in this long interview and tell people about the bad influence of alcohol. I think after watching his interview video it's high time for a debate.

"Seperation of church and state".

ON DEMOCRATIC WAY OR PEACEFULLY TALK WE GET EVERY THING........

Like the Gen secy said, NLTP Act means, we must not openly drink or sell alcohol but, we must do it under the table.... The Govt has the ACT & NBCC has the KEY....😂😂

Who are selling these alcohol? To which denomination they are following? Kindly listen to our leader.

Our wise talk will not help Sir. Its time to Act strong. After 3-4 decades of enactment and failure, talking about starting from base. Pressure to remove the is so strong and NBCC waking up just now. Act strong or else, zipppp

Tell him to resolve/ focus on Every situation in all Baptist Association... Not on business

Misa mise NBCC my foot

Wrong sets of questions

Kuribo lage. Aru implement kura din muikhan mudu khai kena implement implement la gaana bana bo. Guitar tu C chord. USA once tried it failed miserable.

I love alcohols and i don't mind wherever they are coming from, dukan de moi ja time de pailae hoishae 🤣

Uncle please stay in church. You won't get much vote 😅

NLTP Act is not a complete failure. Somehow this Act has excel in village level although it seems to be a big failure in Dimapur, Kohima and some other districts. We must not concentrate that Dimapur and Kohima are the only place where the Naga resides. Think beyond... Implement the act strictly for our better future.

Arcohol.. Arcoholic 😄😄😄

Lift

Misha mishi. Bunch of hypocrites.

Ehh ehh eehh

I agree GB kahuto , America tok te b alcohol open asi....... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ........