NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu on Tuesday categorically stated that the April 2015 reconciliation within the party was “total and unconditional” and that there was no room for “bargaining with conditions any further”.
Addressing the NPF Central Executive Council (CEC) meeting here at the party’s Central Hqs, Dr. Shürhozelie further said that the party felt sorry for those who have not accepted the reconciliation, and reminded them that the “particular period” was over and that there was “no ground to turn back and reopen the issue.”
“Unfortunate that in some quarters some people did not fit in to the system by making further bargains. However, the April 30, 2015 reconciliation was total and unconditional. Thereby, further bargaining with conditions does not arise,” said Dr. Shürhozelie. “We are happy that vast majority of us have responded to the reconciliation declaration and had regained the earlier position with the spirit of forgive and forget”, he said.
Keeping in mind the 2018 general election, Dr. Shürhozelie further said that the party felt necessary to convene the party’s General Convention in 2017. However, he said today’s CEC meeting could be considered as “a substitute to the General Convention”.“For those of you who are in the fray for the party ticket, it is time for you to prove yourself to the party through your performances,” he said.
With regard to the forthcoming Manipur Assembly polls, he said the party would be declaring the names of the NPF candidates in a week’s time.
He also expressed joy that there were two candidates from the Kuki community and another intending candidate from the plain sector.
Dr. Shürhozelie said the party would work hard to see that it garners majority in the hill sector.
Dr. Shürhozelie also informed that the party would be opening an office at Khonsa in Arunachal Pradesh. He however said NPF was not ambitious, but wanted the party to take off when the party leaders were willing to work and organize on a stronger foundation.
On Naga political issue, he reiterated that NPF was supportive for a logical conclusion to the vexed Naga political issue at the earliest.
However, he said since assembly polls were nearing, as a party, they had to be prepared for any eventuality. The meeting was attended NPF and Independent MLAs, CEC members from Nagaland and Manipur.
CEC adopts 5-point resolution
The CEC on Tuesday adopted a five-point resolution, wherein the counicl unanimously decided to support the recent NLA resolution, revoking the restriction on Women Reservation Act passed on September 22, 2012 and also to appeal the Central government not to impose ‘Good Governance Day’ on December 25 coinciding with Christmas, the day most revered by the Christian community.
The house also resolved to “fully” endorse the appeal made by chief minister, TR Zeliang, to the leadership of the NSCN (K) in Myanmar recently to renew the ceasefire and enter into a peace process dialogue to pursue peaceful and honourable settlement with both the government of Myanmar and the government of India.
The house also reaffirmed that it would continue to extend its support to the ongoing peace process between NSCN (I-M) and Government of India. CEC reiterates its stand that “Integration is and must be an integral part of the dialogue”, the resolution stated. Lastly, CEC also urged upon the state government to take stringent step to protect the flora and fauna of Nagaland.
The resolution committee include– Huska Yepthomi, w/president as convener and members– Phushika Aomi, asso. press secy; Z. Tsukhru, v/p; Pusazo Lürüo, v/p; B.P. Hanghuh, g/s; Blaise Iheilung, g/s and R. Lepden, v/p.
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