TNL holds the torch for NPF candidate
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, March 25 2014:
"The NPF is the only political party that can fulfil Nagas' aspiration of self determination and Naga integration," said Artax A Shimray, president of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) .
Artax Shimray was addressing a public meeting in connection with the ensuing LS poll at TNL Hall, Viewland here today.
Artax A Shimray in his keynote address of the meeting read out the UNC presidential council decision of March 19 which announced support to NPF candidate Soso Lorho in Outer Manipur PC in the LS poll.
He said that the NPF candidate is the right person to raise the various issues of the common people at the National level.
Calling upon all zonal heads of the TNL to pledge support to the NPF candidate, Artax Shimaray said that any political campaign against the Nagas would be termed as anti-Nagas.
Leaders of the Tangkhul frontal organisations including Tangkhul Women's League (TSL), Tangkhul Youth Council (TMNL) and four Zonal presidents of TNL shared their common opinion to support Soso Lorho NPF candidate in the ensuing 16th Lok Sabha election.
Noticeably, the Tangkhul Headmen's Assn (TNWL) and Tangkhul Students' Union (TKS) representatives were not present at the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, ANSAM President Seth Shatsang slammed Mani Charenamei for his reported doubt on the legitimacy of the Nagas' AA demand.
He also turned his tirade against the BJP candidate, Prof Gangmumei Kamei for his reported stand for Manipur integrity.
UNC Publicity Secretary Milan said that NPF is the right political party to raise the Naga political demand.
Headmen, chairmen of villages, social workers and VA members numbering around 200 attended the meeting.
On the other hand Nephiu Rio is set to visit Ukhrul on March 31 .