DIMAPUR, June 21 � In the midst of the ongoing war of words between the Nagaland units of Congress and BJP, Chief Minister TR Zeliang, who is heading an all-party government in the State, today urged both the parties to desist from issuing provocative and confrontational statements against each other in the media.
He said the paper war between the two parties has created confusion and apprehension among the people on the objective of the present all-party government that also included independent members.
In a statement, the CM said though both BJP and Congress were known to be major political rivals at the Centre, yet it needed to be understood that the all-party government in the State was formed in view of the peculiar situation Nagas are presently going through and also for the need to work collectively towards an early solution to the Naga political problem.
Zeliang expressed confidence that such a collective move at a time when Nagas are passing through a crucial phase will surely bear fruit. He said the coming together of all legislators in pushing forward the Naga political issue despite their party principles and ideological differences is historic and a very rare opportunity for the Nagas.
Hence, Zeliang asserted, no individual or party should try to misinterpret the current arrangement for their own vested interests, but respect this unique arrangement in the larger interests of the Nagas.
Zeliang cautioned that there is only a limited time left in the tenure of the present government to work for the people and so any political upheaval in the State would only disturb the sole objective of governance.
He appealed to all legislators, irrespective of political affiliation, to work collectively towards good governance and to accomplish what no single party could achieve in their respective regimes.
DIMAPUR, June 21 � In the midst of the ongoing war of words between the Nagaland units of Congress and BJP, Chief Minister TR Zeliang, who is heading an all-party government in the State, today urged both the parties to desist from issuing provocative and confrontational statements against each other in the media.
He said the paper war between the two parties has created confusion and apprehension among the people on the objective of the present all-party government that also included independent members.
In a statement, the CM said though both BJP and Congress were known to be major political rivals at the Centre, yet it needed to be understood that the all-party government in the State was formed in view of the peculiar situation Nagas are presently going through and also for the need to work collectively towards an early solution to the Naga political problem.
Zeliang expressed confidence that such a collective move at a time when Nagas are passing through a crucial phase will surely bear fruit. He said the coming together of all legislators in pushing forward the Naga political issue despite their party principles and ideological differences is historic and a very rare opportunity for the Nagas.
Hence, Zeliang asserted, no individual or party should try to misinterpret the current arrangement for their own vested interests, but respect this unique arrangement in the larger interests of the Nagas.
Zeliang cautioned that there is only a limited time left in the tenure of the present government to work for the people and so any political upheaval in the State would only disturb the sole objective of governance.
He appealed to all legislators, irrespective of political affiliation, to work collectively towards good governance and to accomplish what no single party could achieve in their respective regimes.
