At threshold of solving Naga Political Issue: Patton

Deputy Chief Minister, Y Patton addressing the valedictory session of SKK conference on January 23. 

Dimapur, January 23 (MExN): Speaking at the valedictory session of Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SKK) conference on January 23 evening, Deputy Chief Minister, Y Patton said, “We are at the threshold of solving the long pending Naga Political Issue. The negotiating parties had successfully concluded the talks on October 31, 2019.”

He stated that the legislators, under the banner of Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) on Naga Political Issue, had joined hands, irrespective of political affiliations, to facilitate the peace process for an early settlement. “Naga people want permanent peace in our land,” Patton stated in his speech. 

While stating that this is an opportune time, a copy of the speech stated that Patton expressed hope that all sections of societies will unite so that peace settlement could be brought about without further delay for the interest of the present and future generation. “We need peace for development, for more opportunities to the youth and for developing one’s own personality in pursuing the goals and dreams. Together, let us work in unity to realise this common aspiration for a better tomorrow,” he exhorted. 

Addressing the young audience, patton said, “The right attitude is essential for building on what you are naturally endowed with as well as what you have gained through education. Many a times, it is the attitude of a person that separate excellence from mediocrity. It is also very important to have dreams in our life and that one needs to set them sky high and strive for excellence to achieve them.”

While pointing out that the “our State is salaried based economy,” Patton said that the job avenue in the State Government sector has reached saturation point and that there is no option or avenues to absorb the educated unemployed youths in government service alone. Therefore, he called upon the SKK members and the leaders to take up an exemplary lead in changing from olden ways of thinking to a new thought process towards bringing a positive change in the society.