Dimapur, Feb. 21 (EMN): The president of the Naga People's Front (NPF) Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu on Wed. utilised the ethnic and religion card warning that the unique identity and faith of the Nagas can be destroyed by 'forces alien' to the Naga people unless a firm stand was taken to 'speak the truth, protect and preserve' the Naga identity.
Liezietsu was speaking at the kick-off rally of Kropol Vitsu, the NPF's candidate at 15th Southern Angami assembly constituency at Viswema in Kohima district, a press release from the media bureau of the party stated.
“During election, every political party, in order to woo voters, speaks and attacks other parties but the Naga people must realise that 2018 general election will struggling to protect themselves from the onslaught of forces alien to the Naga people,” Liezietsu stated.
“Naga people not to fall under any temptation, or be lured away, since it is our freedom to choose any political party or leaders, but 2018 general election is not just a contest between the political parties for formation of government, but it will be a contest between Naga people and forces from outside the State which are alien to the Naga ways of life,” he added.
He stated that the 2018 assembly elections was not just politics but a 'moment for the Naga people to uphold the true spirit of being Nagas' and that they ought not to forget their roots and identity.
He regretted that the current tenure of the government witnessed crises one after another due to some corrupt leaders for which development in the state could not take place to the expectation of the people.
“I am happy that only committed, fresh and capable leaders were issued the party tickets,” he said adding that “those corrupt leaders have flocked together to either NDPP or BJP.”
