DIMAPUR, AUGUST 7 (MExN): Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF) on the Naga political issue today appealed to all negotiating parties with the Government of India to “come together, sit across the negotiating table, rise above all differences and to unite for the sake of our people.”
“We make this fervent appeal so that the political dialogue is expedited for an early, honourable and acceptable solution,” it appealed in a press release issued by the Chairman, JLF and NLA Speaker, Vikho O Yhoshu; Leader of Opposition, TR Zeliang; and Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio. The appeal was made during a meeting of the JLF along with Nagaland State’s two Members of Parliamenton August 7 in the Conference Hall of NLA.
The JLF welcomed the appointment of RN Ravi as the Governor of Nagaland and expressed hope that his gubernatorial appointment will further strengthen and expedite the political negotiations.
It resolved to continue playing the role of an active facilitator to the ongoing peace process and continue to meet all stakeholders including leaders of the Government of India to “create better understanding in order to cultivate a common voice aimed at bringing early solution.” The JLF further urged all sections of the people, especially the tribal Hohos and the mass based civil society organisations to come forward “under a spirit of unity and oneness” so that all sections work collectively towards creating and maintaining a congenial atmosphere and a conducive environment for implementation of any new political arrangement.
