Our Correspondent
Kohima | August 24
Naga People’s Front (NPF) President Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu today said that some people have already started approaching for party ticket for the ensuing general election in Nagaland which is due in the early part of 2018.
“We are all aware that the process for an honorable political settlement is on the card. One year has elapsed since the signing of the Framework Agreement between the Government of India and NSCN (IM) on 3rd August last year in Delhi. We hope the talk is progressing well,” he said while addressing the NPF Central Executive Council meeting here today. He looked forward to positive response from both sides for an honorable solution in line with the aspirations of the Naga people. On the other hand, he said, as a political party, the NPF needs to prepare for any eventuality for the next election.
“In Manipur the election is now only six months away and in Nagaland, we have about 17 months only. Even now, some people start approaching us for party ticket,” he said.
Expounding on value of party ticket, he said “the ticket itself will earn a good deal of goodwill for you to win over your electorates depending on the performance of the party. It earns you the right to ownership of in the party.” He urged the CEC members to tell people not to apply for party ticket for support or for money only. He also requested members of CEC to be more careful in decision making for candidates.
“The first reading of the overall assessment of party position by the central office is almost over. I am happy to tell you that your position is safe and strong,” Dr. Liezietsu added and urged the CEC members to play their role effectively. “As members of this Council we become policy makers in the party and not a mere follower,” he said.
Dr. Liezietsu meanwhile said that Nagaland is making good progress particularly in human development. “If we look at things with positive attitude, I hope, there are many good news which can carry good message to the outside world about Nagaland. All of us can join hands together to build a better image of our state,” he stated.
Also claiming that Nagaland is at present the most peaceful state in the whole of the NE, he said “you will always find news issued by militant outfits and insurgency groups threatening to boycott important national days from time to time in other states around us. In Nagaland we do not have such problem.”
He added that in Nagaland there is a more or less collective effort to talk about peaceful settlement through political approach and human approach. “Inspite of this, many people are still having doubt whether it is safe for them to come to Nagaland. Let us examine what could be the reason behind making outsiders having doubt about the safety in Nagaland,” he added.
NPF resolves on key issues
The Central Executive Council meeting of the NPF resolved the following:
• Appeals to NSCN (K) to re-consider decision and resume the ceasefire with GoI
• NPGs urged to unite and seek solution for the interest of the entire Nagas
• Urges for translation of Framework Agreement into a reality
• Mourns the passing away of Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman, NSCN (IM).
• Demands for revocation of the AFSPA from entire Naga areas
• Affirms to work for integration of all contiguous Naga inhabited areas under one administrative roof
• Provide protection to all ethnic groups who are indigenous inhabitants of all Naga Inhabited Areas.
• Endorse State Cabinet/Government decision for 33% Women Reservation in Municipal and town councils.
• Agrees that some provisions of the Nagaland Municipal Act need to be reviewed.
• Resolves to have a panel discussion on the vision document 2030 before it is finalised.
• Appeals to government to delay/extend the submission of the vision documents to the GoI.
