State chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday renewed his claims that the NDPP-BJP alliance would from the next government in the state by winning 40-50 seats in the ensuing general election for the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
Addressing election rally at Sungratsu village under 23 Impur assembly constituency for NDPP candidate TN Mannen, Rio maintained that that the next government (NDPP-BJP) would work towards a state of excellence.
He also asserted that the new 14th NLA would continue to press for early Naga solution as it could not materialise during the 13th NLA despite all political parties forming an opposition-less government, because Nagas remained divided. Highlighting numerous programmes undertaken by the NDPP-BJP government, Rio said the next government would give special focus to farmers, entrepreneurs, youth, connectivity etc.
Pointing out that programs like CMHIS, CM Micro Financing etc benefited the people of the state at large, Rio assured that more such programme would be included after the formation of the government. He therefore, appealed to voters of Impur constituency to consciously vote for NDPP candidate so the area could be part of development, peace and prosperity. Short speeches were also delivered by Tongpang Ozukum and NDPP candidate TN Mannen.
At Aonglenden: Campaigning for 26 Aonglenden for NDPP candidate and Speaker 13th NLA, Sharingain Longkumer, at Soyim Aonglenden, Ungma, chief minister Neiphiu Rio asserted that NDPP stood for preservation of Naga identity, history, culture and tradition. Rio said that NDPP alliance with BJP was “a positive prospect for the future of Nagaland” in terms social and economic prosperity.
Earlier, delivering his speech, Sharingain assured to work towards the upliftment of the constituency if elected. Short speeches were also delivered by NDPP star campaigner Metsubo Jamir, and NDPP CEB vice president Imtiyanger and BJP Mokokchung district president, Imolemba.
No other alliance except BJP-NDPP: Kohli
Correspondent
KOHIMA, FEB 22 (NPN): As the countdown to the election day draws closer, the BJP has once again reaffirmed its alliance with NDPP and refuted the claims made by some political parties that they were also part of the alliance.
Addressing an election rally at Wozhuro in Wokha district on Wednesday for 38 Wokha Assembly constituency BJP candidate Renponthung Ezung, BJP’s national spokesperson and Nagaland in-charge Nalin Kohli, said other parties had started a propaganda and spreading rumours that they were also involved in the alliance.
He alleged that parties like NCP and LJP never had any time for Nagaland but rushed to the State only during elections just to show that they care and asked such parties whether they had any organisational base in Nagaland. Kohli mentioned that leaders coming from Bihar, Mumbai or elsewhere were not serious about Nagaland and cared little. He termed such leaders as “political tourists”.
He, therefore, urged people not to be misled by propagandas of the opponents and waste their votes by voting for such parties. He claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi loved the Northeast, including Nagaland, and that under the leadership of Neiphiu Rio, PM-related schemes were implemented properly in the State.
He stated said the vision document of BJP was the party’s promise and agenda for governance, assuring that the party’s agenda was peace and development.
He also rubbished rival party’s claim to have the support of Rio and clarified that except for Ezung, there was no other candidate from either BJP or NDPP. He urged the people not to be fooled by false propaganda of other parties but vote for NDPP-BJP for peace and development.
In his address, deputy chief minister Y Patton said he was unable to attend the February 17 rally as there was no helipad for their chopper to land at Wozhuro and stressed that for a range comprising of six villages, there should be one. He assured that if the BJP candidate was voted to power, developing Wozhuro would be the top priority.
He acknowledged that the road leading to Wozhuro range from national highway was pathetic, but pointed out that a Central scheme was required to construct the road since its length of 10 km could not be handled by a single contractor. He however promised to build the road if Ezung was elected.
He disclosed that delimitation of constituencies would take place in 2026 and if Ezung was given a chance to represent the constituency, he said he would work for the interest of six villages and would not go against their wishes in any way.
“If you want development, stay with us and vote for BJP-NDPP since the alliance will secure more than 40 seats,” Patton exhorted, clarifying that NDPP-BJP would not take other small parties and invite trouble, as stated by Rio. He assured to work for Wozhuro if Ezung was elected.
Meanwhile, with reports of election-related violence taking place across the State, Patton said violence only led to violence, highlighting that election came only once in five years, but people had to stay together. He appealed to everyone to shun violence and participate in the election peacefully.
In his welcome address, Ezung thanked Kohli and Patton for attending the rally.
He also briefly shared his priority for Wozhuro range if voted to power and said he would take up development activities in consultation with the advisory board constituted from the six villages.
Modi to address election rally in Dimapur tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint election rally of the BJP-NDPP in Dimapur.
Confirmed this to media persons, Nalin Kohli said that Prime Minister Modi would be addressing the joint rally on February 24 at Dimapur.
Referring to the debate challenge thrown by BJP, he said Congress’s entire campaign was based on media interactions, hurling abuses and misinformation against BJP.