Tzürang Valley (Mokokchung), May 31 (MExN): Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland State, Neiphiu Rio today emphasized on the need for unity and peace in the society and said that a settlement to the protracted Naga issue will come once the Naga people understand that they have to come together.
The former Chief Minister, who was the special guest at the ‘cultural regale’ at the 27th NSF general conference on Wednesday afternoon, asserted that the Naga struggle has not failed the people since the Naga issue has been accepted as a political problem and that the Government of India is also willing to solve the issue. However, he lamented the disunity of the Naga people and said that Nagas need to understand that they must come together and be united.
“We need to set aside our differences and move forward in order to achieve a workable solution to the Naga political issue,” said the MP. “Today we are at the cross roads, it is a time that requires qualities of foresight and practical wisdom to take the right decision.”
In this connection, the Lok Sabha MP urged the Naga Students’ Federation to reach out to the different sections of society and foster unity. “I hope the NSF will continue to be a beacon of light in our society as we move forward to build a future for the next generation.”
