Reiterating its stand on the Indo-Naga political issue, the PDA Legislative Party (PDALP) has called upon the negotiating parties to expedite the peace talks and bring about a negotiated political settlement immediately that was honourable and acceptable to the people and uphold democratic political rights of the Nagas.
In a meeting at State Banquet Hall in Kohima on Wednesday, which was also attended by chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y Patton, legislators of the ruling coalition observed that the Government of India and the negotiating parties had been having political dialogue with ceasefire for 23 years, signed the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015 and the Agreed Position or Preamble on November 17, 2017 and successful conclusion of talks was announced on October 3, 2019.
Hence, as the masses have been crying for lasting peace through a negotiated political settlement that would pave the way for all-round development and progress, the meeting stressed that the negotiating parties should make all possible efforts to come to an understanding and formulate a settlement at the shortest possible time.
Further, the PDALP acknowledged the contributions of all frontline workers working round the clock for the past four months in battling the COVID-19 pandemic and making significant sacrifices in the greater interest of the public.
Also appreciating the contributions and sacrifices of all sections of the society, including the medical fraternity, administration and police, all government agencies, tribal hohos, civil societies, church organisations, NGOs, political parties and individuals, the meeting observed that the people of Nagaland deserved to be complimented for extending all-out cooperation in adhering to the guidelines, advisories and SOPs during the lockdown period.
The PDALP also complimented the State government and all its agencies for successfully handling the challenges posed by the pandemic.