BJP flays Cong demand for President's rule,praises DAN

Kohima, Nov 17 (UNI) The BJP in Nagaland today criticised the Congress for demanding President's rule in the state.

State BJP general secretary Eduzu T Vadeo said in a release that the demand was no solution at this juncture when the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland(DAN) was working towards development and restoration of peace in the state.

The release also stated that a meeting of the state BJP here on November 15 resolved that factional clashes were due to 'defective' Ground Rules in the Cease-fire Agreement.

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, state BJP in-charge, who had assured to visit the state on November 21 to oversee the party activities in the state.

The meeting also observed two minute silence in memory of senior BJP leader A Lakiumong who died in New Delhi.

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