Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang and the full team of Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Cabinet on Friday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and sought his intervention in finding a lasting solution to the Naga political issue, particularly ahead of the next year’s polls.
Zeliang said that it has been over 20 years now that the people of Nagaland has been waiting for the final solution to the political problem. “It has been 20 years of negotiations and with the State scheduled to have Assembly Polls early next year, it is important that settlement of Naga Political issue is initiated before the elections,” he said.
lok Sabha MP from Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio — who was also present in the meeting also said that while the final settlement does not seem to be very far but that it will be in the interest of all if the settlement is done before Christmas.
The Union Home Minister appreciated the initiative of Chief Minister Nagaland and his colleagues for highlighting the need for an early solution and hoped that settlement of Naga Political Issue will be done soon.
The Dan delegation led by the Chief Minister also met the Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, RN Raviand urged him to ensure that settlement of Naga Political issues is done before elections.
Ravi explained that they are very near to final solutions and it is essential that all parties are involved in the final negotiations to ensure a peaceful and long lasting solution. He also mentioned that most of the substantial issues have been resolved and only symbolic issues need final resolution. He also urged upon all concerned to impress upon all parties for the need of an early solution, preferably before elections in the best interests of the State.