EMN
Dimapur, March 31
Noke led NPF Central Executive Council (CEC) meeting today acknowledged the direction of the Election Commission of India for the party to amicably resolve the crisis within the NPF and endorsed the president to pursue for unity and reconciliation in the greater interest of the people, party and peace process. The CEC in its emergency meeting held at Chumukedima, Dimapur appreciated the concern of Naga civil societies who have appealed to the NPF to reconcile.
A statement issued by party president, Noke Wangnao and Resolution Committee convenor, C.M. Chang said, NPF has acknowledged the direction of the Election Commission of India on the NPF constitution, and authorized the president to summon the general convention of the NPF in compliance with the ECI direction and as per constitutional provisions.
The CEC meeting also reiterated party’s role of active facilitator in the ongoing peace process and appealed to the negotiating parties of the Indo-Naga political peace dialogue, especially the Government of India, to expedite the negotiations and bring about an early political settlement that is honorable and acceptable to the people.
“We stand by our commitment to pave way for any alternative arrangement that may come about as declared in our election manifesto.”
It also expressed concern over the recent incidents of violence in Nagaland and unanimously resolved to appeals to all sections and organizations to shun violence and come forward under a spirit of unity and reconciliation and work together to bring permanent peace and progress in the interest of the people.
