NAGA TRIBAL BODIES, CIVIL SOCIETY DEMAND SOLUTION, NOT ELECTIONS

KOHIMA: Tribal organisations, civil society, and pressure groups in Nagaland on Thursday resolved to continue their demand for “solution not election” and approach the political parties in the state not to contest the February 27 assembly polls. The decision was taken in the wake of the growing demand for solution to the vexed Naga political issue before the assembly elections during a meeting held here, which was attended by the 19 organisations, including tribal bodies, civil society, women groups and students. The meeting resolved that Naga people will stand firm on the demand for “solution before election” and also approach all the political parties in the state to create consensus on the common voice. Five parties -- Congress, National Democratic Peoples’ Party, JD(U), NCP and Nagaland Congress – attended and expressed their willingness to the decision. The tribal organisations resolved to approach the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) and its ally BJP with an appeal to accept the resolution and not to contest the election till there is a solution.