DIMAPUR, JAN 25 (MExN): Reacting to charge made by the President of the Naga National Party, Ng Hungyo, a peeved UNC President Paul Leo today registered disapproval on the “baseless” allegations made against the civil body. Leo said Naga bodies have rejected the recently instituted People’s Democratic Alliance to which the NNP also belongs, as the party’s objectives “do not reflect the interests of the Nagas.” Another alliance that has fallen short of favour is the United People’s Democratic Alliance.
He showed disappointment by saying that Hungyo, instead of educating the people, has taken to an “ulterior motive.”
Clarifying his position, the UNC President said although the public body’s constitution forbids members from indulging in politics, they had been compelled to draw moves in view of the urgency of the situation. No MLA in the Manipur Assembly has raised a voice in favour of the Nagas during the past nine and a half years, he reiterated. He informed that on October 20 last, the Federal Assembly of the UNC had approved to take a “lead role” in the elections and added, “We realize we are entering a very crucial phase.”
The UNC has visited all district headquarters of Naga areas from November 30 onwards and from January 3 it has covered sub-divisional headquarters.
On the selection of consensus candidates, he said the process was undertaken basing on the performances of candidates. “We are not hiding anything,” Leo affirmed. The UNC has also banned the offering of bribes by candidates and has also forbidden any form of revelry that may serve as vote-pullers.
Leo further said that Hungyo, as President of the Samata Party in Manipur, had lend his voice to the territorial integration of Manipur.
