NDPP, LMFN welcome new Nagaland governor

DIMAPUR — The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has congratulated Ajay Kumar Bhalla on his appointment and swearing-in as the Governor of Nagaland on Monday.

In a press release, the NDPP stated that the people of Nagaland look forward to his leadership in helping steer the state with his vast experience as a seasoned bureaucrat.

The party expressed confidence that the governor will help guide the Government of Nagaland, especially with his invaluable experience as the Union Home Secretary, a post he held for five years, making him only the second officer to do so.

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“This speaks volumes of his knowledge and dedication in serving the Nation. Nagaland is indeed honoured to have a person of his calibre and background as the Governor of Nagaland,” it stated.

In a separate release, the Linguistic Minority Forum of Nagaland (LMFN) has also extended a warm welcome to Ajay Kumar Bhalla on his swearing-in as the 22nd Governor of Nagaland. The LMFN expressed confidence that the new governor would uphold constitutional values, ensure inclusive development, and strengthen the unity in diversity that defines Nagaland.

“We are confident that under his kind attention, the interests and welfare of the minority communities living in Nagaland will also be duly safeguarded and promoted along with majority of the population of the state,” it stated.