CM accuses Rio of submitting fake educational documents
Continuing his scathing attack on NDPP chief ministerial candidate Neiphiu Rio, the state chief minister, TR Zeliang, has alleged that Rio submitted fake educational documents during the filing of nomination. NPF chief ministerial candidate stated that Rio claimed to have passed his BA (honours) “but in fact he submitted fake documents”.
Zeliang claimed that Rio even wrote to Returning Officer (RO) to return his documents but his plea was rejected.
Recently Rio alleged that TR Zeliang lied about his educational qualification, saying Zeliang gave contradicting claims regarding the year of his graduation. NDPP chief ministerial candidate said that this time Zeliang in his affidavit mentioned ‘BA Appeared’ since he was unable to provide his BA certificate and was also embarrassed to say he failed. However, Rio said there was no certificate for ‘BA Appeared’.
Addressing election rallies at Jalukie and Athibung rallies on Friday, Zeliang accused Rio of playing ‘dirty games’, saying “Rio is not sincere and he tried to destroy even the existence of NPF before he shifted to NDPP. According to NPF press & media cell, Zeliang stated that political crisis started in the state when Rio attempted to become a union minister but failed and tried to return to state politics.
NPF chief ministerial candidate said he was happy that dissidents within the NPF have been filtered out for good before election. “Now we can form a better and stronger government,” he added.
NDPP calls for electing NDPP-BJP alliance
DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Reiterating its commitment towards bringing good and transparent governance and draw a new roadmap of progressive development for Nagaland, NDPP has appealed to the citizens of the State to cast their ballot in favour of BJP-NDPP alliance.
Appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Nagaland, NDPP, in a press note issued by its media & communications committee, also expressed its gratitude for reposing faith on the leadership of Neiphiu Rio to head the BJP-NDPP alliance. It also thanked PM for showing his sincerity in hammering out a solution to the vexed Naga issue and for announcing economic and development plans.
“All NDPP members in those Assembly constituencies where the party has not fielded candidates are hereby directed to extend full support to the BJP candidates in every possible manner,” the release stated.
Appreciating the Clean Election campaign of the church and civil societies, the party assured citizens of the State of supporting the campaign in “letter and spirit”. It directed its workers to carry out their responsibilities without deviating from the model code of conduct and uphold the Clean Election guidelines.
NDPP finally appealed to the government machinery, especially the administration, police and law enforcing agencies, to ensure an atmosphere of free and fair elections and discharge their duties with utmost impartiality.