KOHIMA, JUNE 29: A ‘political conference- interface of the NPF Manipur state unit’ was held in the indoor stadium of Senapati of Manipur stated on June 28.
Addressing a gathering of NPF party workers from Manipur and Nagaland, the president of the NPF Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu said ‘Nagas belongs to same family, Nagas by blood and not by choice and it is our birth right and fundamental right to live together under same administrative units’.
Dr Liezietsu asserted that nothing was done against anybody when members of the same family expressed the desire to live together. He recalled that for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on four occasions on December 12 1964, August 28 1970, September 16 1994 and December 18 2003 for “Naga integration.”
The politician also told the gathering that the recognition given by the Election Commission of India to the four NPF MLAs elected in last Manipur election was a great leap forward for the party to reach out to the people.
Describing the resignation of the four MLAs against the three bills passed by the Congress government of Manipur as a ‘bold step and highest sacrifices’ , Dr Liezietsu said this has clearly demonstrated party’s policy and took a determined stand for the Naga and hill people.
On the forthcoming election in Manipur due to be held next year, he has asked the party workers to set its priorities without further delay and let leaders in the hill area understand the necessity of having a common platform to protect their rights.
Slamming Ibobi’s leadership for playing divisive politics resulting in creating an atmosphere of hatred between different sections of the people, Shürhozelie said Ibobi has forgotten the Indian democracy of having healthy competition among different political parties based on policy and principle.
Dr Liezietsu reaffirmed of the party’s pledge to the highest ideal of morality, brotherhood, peace and harmony with
all sections of people.
Also addressing the gathering, Minister School Education and SCERT and also in-charge of Manipur State, Yitachu said that there is nothing wrong launching NPF party in Manipur, while stating that it was not to create enmity, rather create an opportunity and for justice to prevail.
Lauding the four NPF MLAs of Manipur for a commendable job for the security and destiny of the future Nagas and hill people, Yitachu has urged the concern members to grab the opportunity and take the right issue forward for a secure future.
President NPF MSU, N Awangbow Newmai in his keynote address affirmed that the party’s commitment to stand for the right of the Naga people and tribal will never compromise, and that it will continue to stand for political, economic and social justice in our society.
United Naga Council president, Gaidon Kamei said though UNC is an NGO organization, it has supported NPF for
having a common desire and objective. He also appealed the elected members and party workers to stand firm on their objective of resolving the protracted Naga political issue for the interest of whole Naga people.
In the second session interface, a deliberation on the party functionaries and principles with central office delegates along with ADCs members from 4 districts, party workers and others was held.
