Dimapur, FEBRUARY 24 (MExN): While appreciating the NSCN (IM) for its decision not to involve in the state assembly polls and directing its cadres to this effect, Congress candidate of 5th Ghaspani-II, M. Krose brings to the notice of the NSCN (IM) authorities that its cadres are moving around in “full combat outfit, openly campaigning for the NPF candidate”. The press release issued by the Congress candidate states that actions of these cadres are contrary to the declared policy of non-interference by the NSCN leaders, thereby creating undue fear psychosis in the minds of the people, which may hamper the peaceful environment in the constituency
Krose appeals to the NSCN (IM) cadres to maintain neutrality for free and fair election and appeals to the senior leadership to judiciously study the pulse of the common people and ensure fair play for the interest of justice and effective strengthening of the peace process. “The stifling of the voices of the voiceless mass through coercive means and denial of their fundamental rights to make decision on the choice of leadership will further aggravate the existing situation in our constituency” states the release. He also says that their people have been supportive of the peace initiative but any design to manipulate partial support to manufacture democratic consent will only damage the moral support for the Naga people interest.
The INC candidate sought to clarify that if he and the Congress party is voted to power, they would work to bring a just, peaceful, honourable and lasting solution to the long drawn Indo-Naga problem with commitment to support the realization of the people’s aspiration “Unity of land and people”
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