Our Correspondent
Pfütsero | February 23
With just three days left for Nagaland to go to poll, Naga People’s Front (NPF) president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu today made a clarion call to the people of Phek district to vote for NPF candidates and strengthen the party.
Addressing Phek district NPF 2018 election rally here today, Shürhozelie appealed to the electorates to put their best effort for the success of all the five NPF candidates from Phek district.
Stating that NPF stands for safeguarding Naga identity, he reiterated that “unless the people stand firm, speak the truth and preserve our identity and faith, a time may come when the unique identity of the Nagas and their faith could be destroyed by forces alien to the Naga people.”
He asked the people to take wise decision and elect the leaders who can protect and safeguard their interest and at the same time work for all round development of the state.
Kezhienyi Khalo, NPF candidate from 17th Chizami A/C said he entered into politics seeing the sufferings and living conditions of the people. He regretted that the condition of 17th Chizami A/C was regressing instead of making headway over the past many years.
Stating that he wanted to bring changes, Khalo maintained that the power of vote can bring transformation. “Your precious vote will decide the fate of your future,” he said.
Announcing to work for the welfare and overall development of 16th Pfutsero A/C, Thenucho Tunyi, NPF candidate appealed to all regional minded people and all those who have genuine love and concern for the Nagas to come forward and strengthen the NPF. “Keep the NPF banner flying high and let the rooster continue to crow,” he urged.
He stated that many regional parties have come and gone but “NPF is the only regional party in Nagaland that has withstood the changes and the needs of time and it still stands strong today.”
NPF, he said, is the only political party which upholds the Naga identity.
“Our regional party was founded on idealistic principles and objectives of bringing about peace and development to our people and to be a facilitator in bringing about a peaceful solution to the Indo-Naga political problem,” Thenucho stated.
Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, NPF candidate from 19th Phek A/C called upon the people not to resort to any type of malpractice or violence during the election but to elect the leaders through peaceful means.
He also asked the party workers to be faithful and loyal in whichever party they stand. Asking the people not to sell their vote, he appealed, “Vote for the right leader. Vote for the right party and when your time comes, go and seek his help.”
He exuded confidence that NPF will come back to power.
Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, NPF candidate from 18th Chozuba A/C meanwhile said that other national political parties have high command in Delhi whereas the public are the high command of NPF as the party is deeply rooted with the people at the grassroots level.
He said NPF has been according the highest priority to the Naga political issue, adding DAN government has taken several initiatives to facilitate the peaceful resolution.
It has constituted Political Affairs Committee in DAN I and later Joint Legislators’ Forum on Naga political issue and Nagaland Legislators’ Forum in DAN II and DAN III respectively, Sazo mentioned.
Expressing optimism that NPF will come back to power, he made a fervent appeal to the electorates to exercise their franchise in favour of NPF candidates in order to partake in the government.
Yitachu, NPF candidate from 20 Meluri A/C could not turn up for the rally.
The programme was chaired by Chivotso Nienu, president NPF Phek division.
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