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Kohima, July 17 (EMN) : Chief Minister Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu on Monday made it clear that the NPF party will opt for fresh and better candidates in the next State general election, in case the dissident NPF legislators fails to turn back to the party fold.
Speaking to media persons at his office chamber this afternoon, the chief minister criticized the dissident NPF legislators for neglecting their responsibilities and hiding, which he pointed out as a failure on the part of a responsible government.
“Can we have a good government with this kind of legislators,” the CM questioned reiterating that they will select new candidates to fill up the gaps of the dissident legislators, in case they do not respond positively to the reconciliation process which the party initiated.
“Some of the NPF family members are away from home. We will welcome them, the prodigal sons, if they return, because they are from the same family. We have already revoked the suspension of the MLAs and MP Neiphiu Rio. We want to open the way for reconciliation,” he said adding “if they (dissident members) want to have a share in the inheritance, they should come back.”
“These members have forgotten their family and ran away from home,” the CM regretted. “Just for money power, there are few friends who want to dislodge this government,” he added.
Stating that the DAN alliance is intact and strong, he reiterated that the division is just an internal crisis and should be solved by the NPF members.
Asked on why independent legislators were also involved if it is an internal affair, he clarified stating that the independent legislators has “no effect” to what is being faced by the NPF party at the moment .
In regard to the floor test which is being demanded by the TR’s camp, the Chief Minister stated that it (floor test) can be done if any legislator tables a “No confidence motion”.
“If anybody tables a ‘no confidence motion’, then only the Governor can challenge for floor test. There is no point to prove my majority if nobody files a no confidence motion,” he stated.
Dr Shürho further stated that “there is no reason to impose President Rule in the State.”
On late Sunday night’s incident where some unknown miscreants burnt some vehicles, the CM blamed the dissident legislators stating that they themselves must have done it out of desperation.
Replying to a query on Pillai’s case, the CM strongly stated that he is no position to support corrupt leaders.
“We have asked the papers from the income tax department. If we get the evidences, we will hand over it to the CBI,” the CM said wondering why they should be so scared of CBI if they are not wrong.
NPF workers reaffirm support for Shurho
Dimapur July 17 (EMN): An emergency meeting of the NPF party workers comprising of its central office bearers, and all its frontal units resolved to reaffirm their support for Shurhozelie Liezietsu the chief minister and also the NPF party president.
"The Party leaders comprising Central Office Bearers and members of all frontals reaffirmed their allegiance and resolved to support Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, the Party President and the Honourable Chief Minister in this time of crisis," stated a press release form S. Akho Leyri the recorder of the meeting stated on Monday.
The press release also statedthat the meeting was held at central office chaired by Apong Pongener the working president of the party and advisor to the chief minister.
It also stated that, "KuzholuzoNienu, Hon’ble Chairman, DAN exhorted the members in the meeting to study carefully the best case scenario and worst case scenario at this time of situation.
He appealed to the members to be diplomatic in their approach and not provoke the situation at any cost.
He stated that courage and honesty are the pre-requisite to become a great leader.
So, one should have such quality to lead the people. He called upon the people to be courageous and be honest and reminded the leaders that a leader is judged during the crisis, not in time of comfort.
He also reminded the leaders that Politics and crisis go hand in hand and crisis is the road to success. He also said that we should not aim at victory alone but also aim to an amicable solution as well."
