Crack in DAN, JD (U) differs with NPF on law and order

Kohima, Nov 16 (UNI) The state Janata Dal (United) unit, a coalition partner of the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN), has rejected the Nagaland Peoples' Front's (NPF) claims that factional clashes are not the law and order problem of the State.

In a media release here today, JD (U) president S Limatemjen said any fraternal violence or clashes outside the designated perimeters is the law and order problem of the state.

He urged the state government to carry on its responsibilty of maintaining law and order in the state under the guise of political situation.

Mr Limatemjen also took exception to NPF's, another coalition partner of DAN, demand of taking disciplinary action against five DAN legislators for voicing their concern over the present law and order situation in the state.

He said it was not appropriate for the NPF to demand disciplinary action against the five legislators as all of them do not belong to NPF.

The JD (U) president further termed the state Home Minister's statement, that the Centre and NSCN cease-fire was not in the interest of Nagas, as unacceptable and added that Cease-fire is must for a political talk and peaceful settlement in the interest of Nagas.

He also appealed to all underground outfits to stop further clashes and work towards a peaceful and a final political settlement of Nagalim (greater Nagaland).

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