Kohima, January 10 (MExN): The Nagaland Chief Minister, T.R. Zeliang , on January 10, met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and briefed the latter on the “popular demand for ‘Solution before Election’ and postponement of the ensuing Assembly election in Nagaland.”
In the meeting, Zeliang apprised Rajnath that various civil society organisations and church leaders in Nagaland, at present, have expressed desire for ‘Solution before Election,’ stated a press release from Media Cell, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Nagaland.
The CM also pointed out that the Government of India (GoI) was engaged with different Naga political groups – NSCN (I-M) and Working Committee of Six Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) - and that it was the desire of the Naga people for solution to arrive before the ensuing election, it added.
He also submitted the resolution adopted by Nagaland Legislators Forum and parliamentarians and ex-parliamentarians on December 7, 2017 along with a copy of Nagaland Legislative Assembly’s resolution in support of the demand for ‘Solution before Election.’
Meanwhile, after a patient hearing, the Home Minister reiterated that the GoI was serious on solving the Naga political issue, the release said.
“The Home Minister also assured Zeliang that he would convene a meeting on the demand of the Naga people and convey the outcome of the meeting to Nagaland government,” it added.
