APO for early solution; lauds move for opposition-less govt

Kohima, July 27 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization (APO) on Tuesday lauded the political parties of Nagaland for their decision to come together to form an opposition-less government.

Terming the move as significant, it expressed confidence that it is being initiated in the greater interest of the Naga people and will further strengthen and facilitate the ongoing peace talks, paving the way for a settlement to the protracted Naga political struggle.

While acknowledging the difficult circumstances under which the Naga peace talks are progressing, it is important to note that all the Naga tribes must come together to support any initiative that will pave the way for an early solution to the Naga political struggle, the APO stated in a press release appended by its President on July 27.

The Organization noted that the 2018 General Elections experienced a similar move by all the political parties with the exception of the BJP party, calling for delay of the election process in favor of an early Naga political solution.

It also stated that the present Nagaland Legislative Assembly term will culminate in 2023 and that it has become crucial for all political parties to make every effort to arrive at an agreeable stand in bringing about the Naga Political issue to its logical conclusion.

Conveying the common desire of the Naga people to have a better and safer future, the APO stated that the dreams and aspirations of our forefathers can only be brought to fruition by embracing peace which can only be achieved by coming together to ensure security, prosperity and sustainable development for the people and the future generation.