Four MLAs say “This will pave the way for party unity and reconciliation at the most crucial time”
Kohima, February 11 (MExN): In mid 2016, when Neiphiu Rio returned to Nagaland from Delhi, fresh after his suspension from the Naga People’s Front, his followers held up banners that read ‘Rio is the answer.’
While the question at the time may not have been clear, four MLAs from Nagaland State have brought up the answer again in an ‘Appeal’ to the President of the NPF.
In the “light of the present crisis,” the MLAs have appealed to the NPF party President to “revoke the suspension orders” of Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio and MLA Imkong Imchen. According to the MLAs, “This will pave the way for party unity and reconciliation at the most crucial time.”
Signatories to the Appeal are Er. Kropol Vitsu, MLA 15 Southern Angami II A/C of Kohima district, Noke Wangnao, MLA 43 Tapi A/C of Mon district, CM Chang, MLA 51 Noksen A/C of Tuensang district and Namri Nchang, MLA 6 Tening A/C of Peren district.
While “acknowledging” that Rio had gone to Delhi as an MP “in the greater interest” of the Nagas, they stated that the situation back home has now gone “out of control.” Thus, they concluded that their appeal for Rio to “return to the State” will “reunite the party, salvage the situation and further strengthen our relationship with the NDA Government in Delhi, for the greater interest of peace and development in Nagaland.”
The MLAs also clarified that these “views, advice and opinion” have been drawn from “interactions” with “elected members, people’s representatives, leaders of masses and cross sections of society.”
“The need of the hour is for the Government to listen to the voice of the people and respond in a positive manner so that peace, order and administration can be restored in Nagaland as early as possible,” the Appeal maintained.
