BJP National general secretary and in-charge of North East Ram Madhav , while drawing attention to the chorus of demands for \u2018Solution Before Election\u2019 has said that holding elections when due, was a constitutional obligation and unavoidable and therefore opined that the slogan in Nagaland should be \u201cElection For Solution\u201d so as to help bring solution closer. \nHe said this while felicitating former chief minister and Congress veteran K.L. Chishi, Jacob Zhimomi (who resigned as Independent MLA) besides more than a dozen other prominent politicians who were formally welcomed to BJP at a felicitation programme held in Hotel Saramati Monday.
\nExplaining what he meant by \u2018Election For Solution\u2019, Ram Madhav said when an agreement is arrived at between the government of India with various Naga groups, it has to be implemented in Nagaland which could be done effectively only under the leadership of prime minister Narendra Modi.
\nFurther, Madhav said prime minister Narendra Modi believed that only peace could bring development and for which the BJP government at the Centre was fully committed in bringing early solution to the Naga issue. He also said since much progress has been achieved in achieving solution, there was no going back and was confident of an early settlement to bring lasting peace. He reaffirmed BJP\u2019s commitment for an early solution and the party\u2019s priority to preserve the cultural diversity of all, including Nagas.
\nRam Madhav also said BJP was ready to work together with leaders in Nagaland because the lives and future of Naga people were involved. He also termed the decision of the NPF party last year to sever ties with BJP as \u201cvery wrong\u201d and hasty. Madhav said the decision to snap ties with BJP originated from the NPF party\u2019s own internal problems that had caused sleepless nights to its own leaders. The BJP national general secretary however said, NPF was yet to officially sever ties.
\nMaking a reference to those who joined BJP at the programme, Madhav expressed happiness to see veterans including young dynamic leaders and those aspiring for BJP tickets in the forthcoming assembly election.
\nMadhav claimed that it was due to the growing popularity of BJP in Nagaland as many people were reposing faith in the party under the leadership of Narendra Modi.
\nHe said BJP was the party of the present and the future and committed to \u2018Sabha Saath, Sabha Vikas\u2019 (Collective Efforts Inclusive Growth) and also concerned not only for the development of Dimapur but also of all 60 constituencies in Nagaland.
\nMadhav made a fervent appeal to senior leaders of various parties to join hands with BJP in order to provide a stable government and not one that gave leaders sleepless nights.
\nThe BJP national general secretary flew to Dimapur in a private chartered plane and arrived more than an hour late at the venue. He dashed back after speaking for around 20 minutes.
\nThe programme started after a short sharing and prayer by Rev.Daniel Shayan. Short speeches were delivered by K.L. Chishi, Jacob Zhimomi, Tsapikiu Sangtam, Kasheto Yepthomi and V Khashiho Sangtam. All of them praised the policies of BJP and expressed full commitment to the party.
\nList of those who joined BJP Nagaland at the programme were- KL Chishi former Chief minister, Nagaland from Atoizu A\/C Zunheboto district; Jacob Zhimomi, former advisor PHED, from Ghaspani-1, Dimapur; V Khashiho Sangtam, Seyochung Sitimi 59 A.C Kiphire district; Khehovi, from Suruhuto A\/C Zunheboto district; Kazheto Akuluto A\/C Zunheboto district; Tsapikiu Santam ex-Congress candidate 2013, from Pungro 60 A\/C, Kiphire district; H Haiying Khiamnungan, ex Congress candidate 2013, 56 A\/C Noklak district; Dr. Benjung Lam, former medical officer, 56 A\/C Noklak district; Lipokmar Tzudir, former director (NEZCC), Tuli A\/C Mokokchung district; Kasheto Yepthomi, Ghaspani-1 A\/C, Dimapur district; Hukiye Tissica, Aghunato 34 A\/C, ex- Congress candidate, Zunheboto district; Atoka Tuccu Dimapur-1 A\/C Dimapur district; Tokuho Neho Ghaspani-II A\/C Dimapur; Imjongwati 29 Jangpetkong and Hewoto Awomi Dimapur-II.
\nMeanwhile, briefing media persons after the programme, Mmhonlumo Kikon former minister, said that the NPF CEC will meet in Kohima on Tuesday, 11 a.m, to decide on ties to the BJP. He said BJP would wait to see what decision the NPF would make.
\nWhen asked if BJP would field candidates in all 60 constituencies, he said the party had invited interested candidates to approach the Election Management Committee but a final decision would be taken in a few days time. He was confident that more people would join the party as it was growing from \u201cstrength to strength each day\u201d <\/p>\n