Kohima, Jan 18: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday said the state government would not allow any constitutional crisis to happen before the Assembly polls in the state.
Speaking to media persons at a programme in Meriema, CM Neiphiu Rio said, “The solution to the decade old Naga political issue depends on the negotiating parties, and the legislators and general people can only put pressure for an early outcome.”
“The government cannot allow any constitutional crisis and create law and order problem in the state. Our government has been committed to work for the development of the people. We would not allow any untoward incident to take place in the state,” Rio asserted.
On the other hand, the civil society groups have been putting pressure on the government for an early Naga political solution before the Assembly polls in Nagaland.
Naga People’s Front (NPF) leader Kuzholuzo (Azo) stated their party’s prime objective is for resolution of the Naga political issue and said the party stands committed for the solution first and can make way for any new dispensation, if required, from the party.
Meanwhile, the NDPP has welcomed the joint declaration “Nagas are moving ahead” signed by Q. Tuccu, Chairman of the NSCN and N. Kitovi Zhimomi, Convenor of the Working Committee, NNPG. It is indeed a welcome development that will strengthen unity and understanding within the Naga family and is a significant step in response to the desire of the Naga people for oneness and genuine peace.
