Talks held on peace process, development
DIMAPUR, SEPT 8 (MExN): Goa Governor Dr SC Jamir had an hour-long meeting with the Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh this evening, informed Sebastian Zumvu, OSD to the Governor. They discussed at length various issues pertaining to the Northeastern region, a press note received here stated. Jamir had arrived in New Delhi last evening after a whirl-wind tour to the region in the last few days.
Jamir thanked the Prime Minister for the generous grants and fund provisions to the State of Nagaland in particular in the last few years and requested him to continue to be generous with the State Government saying that small States like Nagaland which do not have enough resources of it own, depend on these provisions from the Centre. He however, opined that the Centre should ensure these funds are judiciously and properly utilized and that the benefits percolate down to the common people.
Jamir also appreciated the Government of India for its Look East Policy and expressed confidence that this policy, if implemented in letter and spirit would change the mindset and fortunes of the people of the entire region through commerce and trade with the Southeast Asian nations.
Jamir also discussed with the Prime Minister and the National Security Advisor, Narayanan, who was also present at the meeting, the prevailing law and order situation in the Northeast.
Regarding his home State Nagaland, Jamir was of the opinion that the people as a whole want permanent solution to the protracted Naga political problem so that they can live peacefully and normally without any fear.
He was of the opinion that the mutually agreed upon Ceasefire Ground Rules should be adhered to strictly both in letter and spirit by all the parties concerned.
He said the people are tired of the abnormal situation in the State and that everything should be done to restore peace and normalcy in the State.
