Kohima, December 6 (MTNews): Leader of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) Legislature Party, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, on Tuesday, has questioned the Government of India why it has not inked the final agreement to resolve the decades-old Naga political issue. Azo also demanded that the final agreement for solution to the Naga issue should be signed before this Christmas.
However, the NPF leader asked the Centre to bring out the “common draft” and place it before public domain for “consensus of the public opinion” before signing the final pact. A press release from the NPF Press Bureau received here on Tuesday stated that Azo said this during the 52nd Phek Basa Sports meet as the inaugural guest.
The press release also said that Azo urged the BJP-led central government to be ‘faithful’ to its election slogan “election for solution” given before the 2018 Nagaland assembly elections. The NPF leader further added that the BJP should live up to its commitment.
The NPF leader also asserted that his party is committed to bringing a final solution to the Naga political issue which is honourable, acceptable and inclusive. He added that the priority of his party is for “solution and not election.”
Azo said the NPF is not a party that chases power or position but one that stands for the cause and welfare of the Naga people as its priority.
He maintained that the NPF has joined the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government in the state”not for any other reason but to have a collective effort of all the legislators for the early settlement of the Naga political issue.” It may be mentioned here that Azo is the co-chairman of the UDA in Nagaland.
The NPF Legislature Party leader also asserted that his party’s MLAs are ready to pave the way if any solution comes.
However, he said that if the Election Commission of India announces election in Nagaland, then the NPF will have no option but to contest.
In the event of elections being held, he was optimistic that the NPF will form the next government, claiming his party, which represents the Naga people, is gaining strength day by day.
