BJP flays Congress demand for President's rule

Kohima, Nov 17: Nagaland unit of Bharatiya Janata Party has critised the Congress' demand of President's Rule in the state saying that it is not a solution at this juncture when the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) was working towards development and restoration of peace in the state.

State BJP State general secretary Eduzu T Vadeo in a release here today said in a meeting of the state BJP here on November 15 it was resolved that the factional clashes were due to defective Ground Rules in the Cease-fire Agreement.

He also urged the Congress leaders to join while the Centre should rectify the rules at the earliest instead of criticising the DAN government.

Mr Vadeo expressed satisfaction over the performance of DAN government in various developmental activities, restoration of peace and implementation of the Common Minimum Programme (CMP).

The meeting reviewed the issues concerning the organisation and also welcomed Rajiv Pratap Ruddy, in-Charge of state BJP, who had assured to visit the state on November 21 for to oversee the party activities in the state.

The meeting also observed two minute silence upon the demise of senior BJP leader A Lakiumong at New Delhi recently.

UNI

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