Kohima, June 28 (MExN): The NPF today urged the Naga Hoho to seek immediate clarification from the writer of the article titled ‘After big win in Assam, BJP eyes Nagaland; seek to take advantage of rift in the ruling party’. The article was written by Kangkan Acharyya for Firstpost and subsequently published in some local dailies.
Earlier, the General Secretary of the Naga Hoho had clarified that the writer of the article had distorted their interaction and misquoted him. He also claimed that Acharyya had called him on the phone and introduced himself as a reporter for CNN (IBN). The Naga Hoho had also distanced itself from the opinions of its General Secretary mentioned in the article. In a clarification note, it had stated that the Naga Hoho belongs to all Nagas and does not subscribe to any political parties and shall not compromise on the Naga political issue.
Meanwhile, NPF in a press release issued by its Press Bureau accused the writer/reporter of trying to create political controversies in the state of Nagaland. “Who sent this imposter writer and on what intention? Why was he so much interested to get the personal opinion of Mutsikhoyo (Naga Hoho General Secretary), when he categorically told him he should meet the President and give only his personal views, (why did) the writer later quoted him?” asked the NPF. “Why is the writer on the pretext of interaction try to put the words in the mouth of few pick and chose leaders at the backdrop of NPF party suspension on Neiphiu Rio for his anti-party activities?”
The NPF asserted that the Naga Hoho must summon the writer to its office and seek personal clarification or ask him to clarify as the Naga Hoho General Secretary has categorically clarified on his part or initiate legal steps against him. “Such sensitive matters at such time in the state cannot be allowed to go scot free,” it stated. “The matter has to have its logical conclusion from the writer and the Naga Hoho office as there are many unanswered questions behind the stage managed show.”
