'Royal Guard' of the Naga people : NPF
Source: NPF Press Bureau *
Kohima, October 24 2018:
The Naga People's Front President, Dr.Shurhozelie Liezietsu on Wednesday termed the NPF as the party considered to be the 'Royal Guard' of the Naga people as the party stood for the people and represents the identity of the Naga people.
Speaking during the day-long seminar of the NPF Kohima Division at Central Office, Dr.Shurhozelie reminded the people that NPF, the second oldest regional political party in the country was given birth when there was a turmoil in the Naga soil.
The NPF is to protect the Naga identity and to carry forward the aspiration of the Naga people for the early resolution of the Naga political problem, which has been the top most priority of the party, he added.
Terming the NPF party as not power monger but a party to carry forward the Naga people, Dr.Shurhozelie said that many present Naga leaders forgotten the political history of the Naga people and run after money and power.
However, the NPF will always stood for the Naga political issue and preservation of the identity of the Naga people.
He also added that many Naga leaders tried to form a regional party in the state only to contest the election without its roots and principle and disappeared, which is totally contradicting to the ideology and principle of the NPF party.
The NPF President also called upon the NPF workers to remain firmed with their principle and stand and be committed to work for the welfare of the Naga people.
He also urged the party workers to put God at first and stand with the truth, stating that the NPF is not given birth in the Naga soil just for a sheer power and money but to protect and preserve the Naga people.
The NPF Secretary General and the lone MP Rajya Sabha, KG Kenye during his speech informed the gathering that NPF is the only regional party registered in the ECI that mentioned the name 'Naga' signify the Naga people and its identity.
He also reiterated that NPF is the party with its top most priority to resolve for the Naga political issue and since its inception, the NPF is working all out for its resolution amicably.
KG Kenye also asserted that many forces and factors have tried to dismantle and destabilize the NPF, but God always stand and protect the truth.
Thenucho Tunyi, ex-Minister and advisor to NPF President in his speech stated that in any political journey, many temptations may come but urged the party workers to remain faithful and committed with the party principle and stand as a man of integrity will be rewarded on day.
The one-seminar was chaired by Kruzakie kelio, NPF Vice President CoB while welcome address was delivered by Guonei-u Sirie, President Kohima Division and vote of thanks was pronounced by Khrielezo Bio, General Secretary CoB.
During the one-day NPF Kohima Division Seminar held on 24th October 2018, the Kohima Division has adopted the following resolution.
o Resolved to stand firm and support the leadership of Dr.Shurhozelie Liezietsu, NPF President and Mr.TR Zeliang, NPF Legislature Party Leader.
o The Division appreciate the electorate of Nagaland for bestowing their trust and elected the 26 NPF MLAs in the last General Assembly election and making it the largest single party in the 13th Assembly House and urge the Naga people to continue to support the party and its leaders.
o The Division also thanked the 26 legislators for standing firmed with the party and the party leadership and showing their courage showcased in the recently concluded Assembly session.
o The Division urges the PDA Government to stand true to their promises made to the Naga people regarding the developmental activities, particularly to pressurize and expedite the ongoing Four-Lane Kohima-Dimapur Highway for the welfare of the public.
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