Dimapur, Feb. 15 (EMN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) candidate from 5 Ghaspani-II, Zhaleo Rio, officially kicked off his election campaign from Molvom village on Feb. 15.
He was accompanied by party leaders and star campaigners where different speakers considered him as the undisputed choice to lead the constituency at a time when unity, development, empowerment and broad-minded vision are needed for the future generation.
Speaking at the simple launching ceremony, Zhaleo was all praise for party leaders and workers alike who have faithfully believed in him as their leader and pledged to strive for holistic development of the constituency as well as the state.
Stating that he is a leader for all different people groups or tribes, Zhaleo stated that there are 42 villages in the constituency where all the different Naga tribes reside apart from other minority groups.
“It is high time we change our mindsets to show the potentials we have, the scope for development, our resources and skills, etc. to other constituencies,” he challenged. He also hinted that Medziphema sub-division has all the requisites for advanced development into ‘Satellite Township’ anytime.
Rio minced no words to admit that the government became anti-people in the last five years which led to insecurity and chaos in all sphere of governance. “This finally led to division and later, emergence of new political parties under dynamic, like-minded leaders who longed for stability and development”, he revealed. He went on to add that his party is committed to usher in all-round developmental changes, particularly for rural people, minorities, students, youth and farmers alike.
He further reminded that Naga political issue still occupy the top slot in the party’s manifesto, supported fully in coordination with GOI and concluded asking for God’s guidance and wisdom as Nagas venture together in progress and unity.
Urging the villagers to remain steadfast in order to bring about stability and development, NDPP vice president Miathou Krose called upon the people to join the winning team.
Khekiho Aomi remarked that the last government was unstable due to leadership crisis and because of which, Neiphiu Rio had to return from the centre to reform the house in order again. Another senior leader, Keviyani Thepa, enlightened the gathering with the fact that “politics is for development and other causes of the people whereas religion is spiritual” and that people should not be confused over the matter.
Ashito Ayemi requested the people to make the right decisions and “vote for the candidate or party who is capable to develop the constituency in the next phase.”
This was stated in a press release issued by Thejangukho Yalietsu, press secretary of NDPP 5th Ghaspani-II AC.
