The Lok Janshakti Party – Ram Vilas (LJP-RV), Nagaland expressed its concern over the prolonged negotiations regarding the Naga Political Issue. The party emphasized that these talks cannot continue for an indefinite period and called upon the Central Government and all negotiating parties to expedite the process and find a solution without further delay.
According to a press statement issued by LJP-RV spokesperson, ex MLA, Yitachu, the party condemned the violence that has been taking place in Manipur and urged upon the Union and State governments to actively initiate for restoration of normalcy and peaceful co-existence amongst the various communities.
Furthermore, the LJP-RV, Nagaland vehemently opposed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Parliament. The party expressed concern that the implementation of the UCC may dilute the Special Provision for the State under Article 371(A). They emphasized the importance of preserving the unique identity and rights of Nagaland and called upon the government to pass a resolution in the Assembly opposing the UCC.
The party also urged upon the state government to bring about transparency and accountability in the government functioning system towards stability and better governance by providing right development in the right place.
The LJP-RV said these resolutions were made during a marathon state executive meeting held on 15 July at De Oriental Grand, Kohima. The party, meanwhile, expressed appreciation to the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for taking the party’s two MLAs, Dr Sukhato A Sema and Naiba Konyak into confidence in the government.
It also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to induct Chirag Paswan, national president, LJP-RV into his council of cabinet ministers.