“Our victory will be people’s victory”- NPF manifesto
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 31
Placing the Naga political issue as its key issue for February 23 polls, the Naga People’s Party (NPF) today promised to play the role of the facilitator to the peace process. “We also committed that we would step down and pave way for any alternative arrangement that may be come about through a negotiated settlement which is honorable and accepted to the people. Till today, that commitment still stand,” reads the NPF manifesto which was released by NPF President Dr. Shurhozelie Leizietsu during a party ticket distribution ceremony here today.
The NPF commits that, the manifesto, said, if re-elected to government, the NPF will pave way in the event of the realization of a negotiated political settlement that is honorable and acceptable to the people. “This commitment will be fulfill on any day, be it one day, one week, one month or one year after formation of a new government,” the manifesto said. The manifesto stated that the NPF will leave no stone unturned in its endeavor to bring permanent and lasting peace, which is the desire and cry of the people.
“We believe that understanding, reconciliation and unity are vital for marching towards lasting peace,” it stated and assured that it will continue to put its sincere and all out efforts to achieve those aims.”
Further, it assured to continue to voice the feelings and desires of the Naga people.”
In its appeal to citizens through its manifesto, NPF made a fervent appeal to each and every voter in Nagaland to choose the NPF with a proven leader against a morally bankrupt opposition that “lacks ideology and leadership, and has a history of betrayal on the Naga issue.”
“We request you to choose the NPF, instead of opposition that is uncertain about its leadership, and is badly divided amongst its leaders & ranks,” the manifesto stated.
“To choose security, progress and peace, choose NPF,” it stated adding “Our victory will be people’s victory.”
