Nagaland CM appeals to pray & work towards amicable solution
CM Nagaland Neiphiu Rio along with Chairman and members of DPDB Kohima at Touphema on the occasion of DPDB Kohima day out cum Pre Christmas Programme on November 14. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, November 14 (MExN): Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, speaking at the Kohima District Planning and Development Board Day out cum Pre-Christmas programme at Touphema on November 14 said that the settlement of the Naga Political issue between the NNPGs and Government of India is vital for economic development of the state.
According to a DIPR report, the CM said that an amicable solution will greatly impact the development of the Naga people as a whole and will definitely pave the way for the Naga People to catch up with the rest of the country as well as the world.
“The biggest and the happiest day for all Nagas will be the day that the Naga political issue is resolved,” he said.
He stressed on the fact that peace has evaded the Naga people for such a long time beginning from our forefathers and their head hunting traditions followed by world war I and world war II and the long standing conflict between the NNPGs and the Government of India which is still yet to be resolved completely.
He urged every Naga to pray and work towards an early and amicable solution to the Naga political issue so that the young and up-coming generation will be able to grow up in a peaceful environment and will be able to access all the opportunities available to them and develop to their fullest potential.
He further added that it was time for the Nagas to come forward and make use of all our available resources to ensure that the state develops economically at a rapid pace. He called upon all the officers to be ready to take up the challenge and work tirelessly towards uplifting the Naga people because once the Naga Political issue is resolved, peace will prevail and there will be a great push for economic and developmental activities. He concluded by saying that the Nagas will soon see the light of the day and will live in peace and prospers in all aspects of life.
Dr. Nicky Kire, Chairman DPDB, Kohima and Advisor Urban Development and Municipal Affairs also spoke at the programme and highlighted all the developmental activities that is currently being undertaken in Kohima District and urged all the officers present to work diligently and contribute in whatever way one can towards the development of the State Capital as well as the rural areas under Kohima District.
Keneizhakho Nakhro, MLA who also attended the programme expressed his gratitude to the board especially the adoption committee for all their efforts and contributions towards upliftment of the people under rural areas and wished the board all the best for all their future endeavours.
The programme was Chaired by Thejawekie Gregory, NCS Deputy Commissioner Kohima while Pudusul Luho, District Planning Officer ,Kohima pronounced the vote of thanks.
