NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 11 (MExN): “A peaceful, democratic and just conclusion will not only strengthen the foundations of Indian democracy but it will also bring to an end, the more than seven decades of violent conflict in a crucial region of the country that is of strategic importance in multi dimensional manner,” stated Member of Parliament from Nagaland state Neiphiu Rio today while addressing the zero hour of Thursday’s parliament session.
Rio urged the Government of India to expedite the Indo-Naga peace process and bring about an early solution in a time bound manner.
The MP from Nagaland state said that the Naga issue is of utmost national importance and that the peace process and negotiations must be approached to be resolved in a time bound manner.
Rio told the House that the Naga people have been crying out for peace and the peace process has the popular support of the people including the mass based civil societies, church organisations, tribal hohos, NGOs, and political parties. He further informed of the formation of the Joint Legislators Forum (JLF), its support for the peace process and the NPF commitment to pave way for any honorable and acceptable solution.
~MExN
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