Dimapur, June 14 (MExN): MLA Dr Sukhato A Sema, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, recently called on Chirag Paswan, National President of LJP-Ram Vilas, to congratulate him on his appointment as Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Industries in the newly formed BJP-led NDA Government.
A press release received here stated that during the meeting, Dr Sema and discussed the potential benefits his ministry could bring to Nagaland, particularly in terms of youth employment. Paswan on his part assured full cooperation and support to enhance job opportunities in the state through various initiatives under his ministry, it mentioned.
Dr Sema, who is also a Member of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), requested Paswan to address the Naga political issue in Parliament, emphasizing the need for an early settlement of the peace process. An issue that his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, was also concerned about.
Additionally, Dr Sema extended an invitation to Paswan to visit Nagaland, to which the newly appointed Minister assured that he would visit the state very soon. This visit is anticipated to strengthen ties and foster collaboration between the state and the central government, particularly in the area of food processing and employment generation, the press released said.
