KOHIMA, March 5: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, while reaffirming his commitment to the Naga political issue, said in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that he will soon meet the Union Home Minister after discussions with the Naga political groups (NPGs) to push for an early, inclusive, and honorable solution.
In his concluding remarks on the motion of thanks this afternoon, Rio reiterated that resolving the long-standing Naga political issue remains the Nagaland government’s foremost agenda. He highlighted that eight resolutions have been passed in the Assembly for Naga integration and reaffirmed the Nagaland government’s commitment to working with civil societies, tribal bodies, ex-parliamentarians, and other stakeholders. He also informed that Naga peace talk interlocutor A.K. Mishra has been engaging with various organizations and individuals and also met with him and cabinet colleagues.
It can be recalled here that, on Monday, while addressing the sixth session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Governor of Nagaland, La. Ganesan had said that the ”house has collectively taken steps to ensure the peaceful resolution of the Naga political issue”.
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The Nagaland Legislative Assembly session began on Monday.
“As assured on the floor of the house by the Chief Minister, the government held a consultative meeting with the apex and influential tribal bodies and civil society organisations to deliberate on the Naga political issue on September 12, 2024”, the Governor had recalled. He then thanked the members of the assembly for their “whole-hearted cooperation in this important matter”.
It can also be mentioned here that, on November 21, 2024, the Chief Minister, accompanied by his cabinet colleagues, had met the Union Home Minister and apprised him of the people’s desire for an early solution to the Naga political issue, the Governor had also mentioned in his address yesterday. (NNN)
