Oppn-less govt not for Naga political solution, says TNR

February 11, 2022 56 Views No Comment

February 11, 2022

The Naga Rising (TNR) has alleged that the parties had come together in the State to form an opposition-less coalition government in view of the forthcoming Assembly elections scheduled next year and not due to any interest in Naga political solution as claimed.

Mentioning that the talk was now on merger of NPF and NDPP ahead of the elections, TNR in a statement cautioned that a new dangerous path of money power and political immorality was unfolding in Nagaland, while asserting that people could not be fooled any longer.

According to TNR, it was clear from day one what drove the formation of the opposition-less government, adding that the narrative marketed to the people on the Naga political issue by the parties, including NDPP, BJP and NPF, was unconvincing and deceptive.

Since unity and solution were offered as the main reasons for the formation of the opposition-less UDA, the group declared that the people of Nagaland had the right to know the real intention of the NDPP-BJP-NPF government.
TNR said even after the unceremonious formation of UDA with the oft-repeated slogan “to facilitate the Naga political issue”, the ground reality did not measure up with the tall claims about finding “one solution without any further delay”.

Hence, in the interest of Naga public, the group demanded to know how the opposition-less government had contributed to taking forward the Naga peace process and where did it stand today.

It also wanted to know what measure/s had been taken by the UDA government to bring Naga political groups together on a common platform towards one solution as desired by Naga people.

It reminded that holding consultative meetings, setting up of committees and passing of Assembly resolutions done under the present set of political leadership had been going on for decades in Nagaland without the desired outcome.

Also, contrary to the main objective of unity, solution and peace, TNR warned that the UDA government’s decision regarding creation of new districts could create a situation that would threaten peaceful coexistence.
Mentioning that boundary demarcation had the potential to leading to more divisions and trust deficit in the community, the group demanded that, in keeping with its motto of unity, the government must thoroughly explore all options through dialogue to find an amicable solution for peaceful co-existence of different communities.

The organisation recalled issuing a statement earlier expressing concern that Nagaland under an opposition-less UDA could witness an absolute and autocratic government, one that enjoyed power without responsibility with unfettered control over resources and decision making.

Stating that the convenience of having the opposition-less government could not be missed, TNR called upon the people to wake up from deep slumber, adding that it was time to come together and rise up to the challenge. It also prayed to God to give people courage and wisdom to rebuild Nagaland.

Source: https://www.nagalandpost.com/?p=250526