Nagaland Congress contradicts Naga wish : Somi Keishing
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network

Imphal, December 08 2011: Somi Keishing, spokesman of Naga People's Front (NPF) Manipur unit on Thursday stated that the statement made by former finance minister of Nagaland and AICC member K.Therie that appeared in local dailies of Northeast states, particularly in Nagaland was a different concept of politics which completely contradicts the wishes of the Naga communities.

Seven lakh population of Nagas in Manipur feel that Nagaland Chief minister Neiphiu Rio has occupied a very important place in the history of Naga people for rendering a helping hand in the State of Nagaland and other countries to instill idea of recognizing the oneness of the Nagas, the NPF Manipur State unit spokesperson Somi Keishing told reporters at Tangkhul avenue here today.

.KTherie must have understood that NPF is a political party registered with the Election commission of India (ECI) that has every right to spread or expand the party to every nook and corner of the country, Keishing maintained.

Further, the extension of NPF to other States like Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh is not aimed at disturbing the communal harmony of that States but it intends to strengthen the political set up, he added.

He said sitting either in the opposition or the ruling party is not the real priority but the main duty of elected members is to voice the concern and interest of the people he or she represents.

The political aspirations and desire of the Naga people to unite under a single administrative unit and determination of their future by themselves are permissible under the very Constitution of India, Somi stressed.

"Development is not the only important issue but a system is required under which all the tribal communities can raise the voice of their grievances," Keishing said.

Mr.Therei may not be aware of the system and the reality of the State affairs of Manipur, Keishing said, while adding that comparing Neiphiu Rio with Mohammad-Bin- Tuglogh is a joke which the people can never understand.

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