As reported by Nagaland Post on March 4, political events in the state indicate an emerging consensus among various political parties in the state on formation of the third opposition-less government.
The driving force behind such a move is the Centre’s desire to have all on board so as to ensure peaceful solution of the protracted Naga political issue and also meeting the demands of the people of eastern Nagaland as spearheaded by ENPO.
It may be recalled that all other parties such as– NPP, LJP (RV), RPI (A), JD(U) and Independents- have extended support to the NDPP-BJP coalition government and also expressed willingness to be part of the coalition government.
Significantly, the NPF has also joined all other political parties, in extending support to the NDPP-BJP coalition government.
This was informed by NPF legislature party leader Azo Neinu while interacting with media persons at the NPF felicitation programme here at the party central office Saturday.
Azo disclosed that NPF had submitted the letter of support to NDPP-BJP coalition government keeping in mind the party’s stand for resolving the Naga political issue. He said the reason behind was for the Naga solution which NPF has been championing. However, he said NPF was yet to receive a reply from the government.
Azo mentioned that both prime minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah during the election campaigns on February 24 and 21, promised to solve the Naga issue. Azo said it was high time for both the leaders to walk the talk. He said if the present elected members have the political will, the issue can be resolved within a year’s time and that members can vacate their chairs anytime if an honourable and acceptable solution was arrived at.
Azo acknowledged that public had condemned the elected members and criticised them for taking up the Naga political issue only at the end of their tenure. Therefore, NPF has decided to extend support to the government at the beginning of the 14 NLA to pursue Naga solution.
Meanwhile highly placed government sources disclosed to Nagaland Post, the NDPP-BJP legislators had discussed the letters of support at a joint meeting recently. Though chief minister Neiphiu Rio is to accept the letters of support, accepting post-poll support from other parties or legislators has to be decided only after consultations between the two (BJP and NDPP) partners. The BJP will also have to get the nod for a post-poll alliance from its Central high command.
Parties appoint legislature party leaders: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) secretariat has notified the election of legislature party leaders of various political parties to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
In separate notification issued by the NLA secretariat, it was informed that Kuzholuzo (Azo) Neinu, MLA was elected as leader of the NPF Legislature Party w.e.f February 3, 2023; Dr. Sukhato A Sema, MLA Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) w.e.f March 10, 2023; Er. Picto Shohe leader of the Nationalist Congress Party w.e.f March 14, 2023.