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"content": "up in good time. Unfortunately, they did not show up. I want to thank Sen. Sakaja and his Committee for issuing summons that they need to appear. Secondly, the issue of NIIMS is so critical because the proposed changes that they need in terms of registration of persons will affect over 50 legislations in this country. It is also likely to infringe on the right to privacy. We appreciate that the Government is interested in making sure that national security is given priority considering the many acts of terrorism in this country. However, it is not a justification to threaten our rights. Our rights are not granted by the State or anybody, but it is inherent. I urge the Chairperson that we should proceed with this matter expeditiously. We have agreed and the Chairperson needs to pronounce himself very clearly that this issue of NIIMS in the pilot counties and the planned exercise of March and April, should be suspended until further notice. We need to bring all stakeholders on board. Finally, Madam Temporary Speaker, in the spirit of Article 10 on the issue of public participation which is a cornerstone – I do not know whether the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government has found it convenient to use radios and televisions to do public participation, or engaging the stakeholders that are representatives of the people."
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