Former NSF president Achumbemo Kikon along with Dr. Shurhozelie,NPF president and W Kithan parliamentary secretary in Kohima on Monday. (Morung Photo) Kohima | March 30 : Achumbemo Kikon, a former President of the Naga Students Federation (NSF) and also a former candidate of LJP today joined the Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) party. “With a view to strengthen the leadership of Neiphiu Rio and Dr. Shurhozelie, I hereby tender my resignation from the LJP and joined the NPF forthwith,” said Achumbemo Kikon at the welcoming ceremony held here at the resident of NPF President Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu.
Kikon said he had taken the decision after considering the endeavour of the NPF to expand its wings to all the Naga areas irrespective of the present political boundaries. He also stated that he had joined the NPF viewing that the party stands for the right of Naga people and its efforts to resolve the Naga political problem. Kikon, who is also the former president of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), said that he would contribute to the efforts of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and NPF president for sincerely working to bring Nagas together, which Nagas are yearning for.
Welcoming Achumbemo to the NPF fold, Dr. Liezietsu described him as a very prominent student leader, adding that the NPF needs young people who are well conversant with the local issues and political situation. He expressed his happiness that Achumbemo has decided to work with the NPF party. One being asked whether the party is going to give any assignment to Achumbemo, Dr. Liezietsu said that it would certainly accommodate him, adding “if not it will be a loss for us.”
W. Kithan, Parliamentary Secretary also spoke on the occasion and welcomed Achumbemo for joining the NPF party. He hoped that through a collective effort it will carry things forward and work for the welfare of the people.
Kikon said he had taken the decision after considering the endeavour of the NPF to expand its wings to all the Naga areas irrespective of the present political boundaries. He also stated that he had joined the NPF viewing that the party stands for the right of Naga people and its efforts to resolve the Naga political problem. Kikon, who is also the former president of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), said that he would contribute to the efforts of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and NPF president for sincerely working to bring Nagas together, which Nagas are yearning for.
Welcoming Achumbemo to the NPF fold, Dr. Liezietsu described him as a very prominent student leader, adding that the NPF needs young people who are well conversant with the local issues and political situation. He expressed his happiness that Achumbemo has decided to work with the NPF party. One being asked whether the party is going to give any assignment to Achumbemo, Dr. Liezietsu said that it would certainly accommodate him, adding “if not it will be a loss for us.”
W. Kithan, Parliamentary Secretary also spoke on the occasion and welcomed Achumbemo for joining the NPF party. He hoped that through a collective effort it will carry things forward and work for the welfare of the people.
TL Angami not to contest Lok Sabha polls
Dimapur, March 30 (MExN): Putting to rest all speculations of a triangular contest likely for the Lok Sabha Polls in Nagaland, TL Angami in a statement disclosed he will not be contesting for the elections.
Angami disclosed that in the run up to speculations being generated to his contesting the polls he ‘received many unsolicited support from various friends and leaders of the state’. However Angami in consideration of requests and advices from people and well wishers has decided not to file “nomination papers this time.” Angami in the note also expressed gratitude to all who had extended him support.
Dimapur, March 30 (MExN): Putting to rest all speculations of a triangular contest likely for the Lok Sabha Polls in Nagaland, TL Angami in a statement disclosed he will not be contesting for the elections.
Angami disclosed that in the run up to speculations being generated to his contesting the polls he ‘received many unsolicited support from various friends and leaders of the state’. However Angami in consideration of requests and advices from people and well wishers has decided not to file “nomination papers this time.” Angami in the note also expressed gratitude to all who had extended him support.