BJP leaders say party committed to developing Nagaland

[caption id="attachment_121210" align="alignleft" width="550"] Leaders of the Nagaland BJP unit pose for the camera after the inauguration of the MODI fest in Dimapur on Wednesday.[/caption] Staff Reporter Dimapur, June 14 (EMN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claims that it will fight forces that are keeping Nagaland backward. Referring to the party’s mantra for ‘good governance, progress of the state and development,’ MLA Mmhonlumo Kikon spoke at the official inauguration of the MODI (Making Of Developed India) Fest on Wednesday in the Town hall of Dimapur. The event was organised to highlight the policies, welfare and other initiatives undertaken by the NDA government since it came to power three years ago. Taking a jibe at the former UPA government, the legislator remarked that since the time the NDA government came into power under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country including Nagaland had been witnessing development ‘in the form of 4-lane road-even in the midst of all political vested interests.’ Also, Kikon maintained that with the NDA government, the country had now the highest road achievement record (8200 kms) since independence. Modi’s pledge to write off corruption has developed into a reality through National Investigation Agency (NIA), Income Tax department and Central Vigilance Commission interventions to address governmental corruption which was unfamiliar in the state, articulated Kikon. Filing RTI has become a trend which is limited only within the court with no actions added the BJP legislator. Also he confided that in the month of March 2017, a sum of Rs. 5 crore was sanctioned for maintenance of City Tower road Dimapur, however till date no work has been materialised. “BJP has been responsive towards peoples’ misery and the party will deliver what we promise at your doorstep” affirmed the legislator. Also Kikon stated that PM Modi is ‘serious about bringing peace in the state’. The BJP’s state President Visasolie Lhoungu said in his welcome address that the objective of the programme was to communicate on the occasion of completion of three years in office by the central government, to disseminate the government schemes initiated by the government to every citizen in every nook and corner of the country as well as provide platform for the people to avail the facilities as required. The MODI fest will showcase NDA Government’s achievements in last three years under PM Modi’s leadership. Wokha: Our Correspondent The Wokha unit of the BJP today celebrated three years of the Narendra Modi government at the town hall in Wokha town with party workers from all four assembly constituencies of the district and supporters. Dr. TM Lotha, advisor for Treasury & Accounts, Labour and Employment, Skill Development was the chief guest of the event. Speaking during the occasion, Dr. TM Lotha called for firm and wise discussions when choosing the government in the state. Nagaland, a ‘corruption-riddled state’ needs better governance as the Modi government seeks a ‘minimum government and maximum governance’ and a corruption-free government. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Lotha spoke about all-round development as advocated by the BJP government especially for the north-east region and Nagaland. Also, he referred to the ‘framework agreement’ that was signed between the government of India and the NSCN (IM). Longshithung Kikon, general secretary of the unit’s minority cell talked about various schemes and benefits that the central government led by the BJP had brought about. He expressed happiness at the ‘experience’ that is the working of the present central government; he expressed appreciation to be part of a ‘progressive’ and ‘corruption-free’ government that has a ‘motive of maximum development’ with ‘higher generation of employment.’ Also, Chubathung Odyuo, an intending candidate from the 37th Assembly Constituency and a senior party worker spoke about the BJP government as a political party that had ‘nothing to do with religion.’ He speaker lamented ‘the talk and preaching by some ill educated preachers,’ which he claimed was propaganda to spread and misguide ‘by the opposition’ and to ‘intoxicate supporters’ in the name of religion. Also, he called upon the gathering to go with the mantra ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas.’ One has to work and dedicate to be able to bring positive results ‘in wining in all four assembly constituencies in the coming 2018 state elections,’ he said. Unless the people are made aware, development schemes from the centre will go in vain, the gathering was told. The programme included a press conference. Dr. TM Lotha expressed optimism about winning in all the four assembly constituency of the district in the coming state elections and forming the BJP government in the state. The former minister also assured that he will make sure all works are carried out on time, besides intervening to keep the party going. The largest single political party in the state is growing stronger day by day, the gathering was told. When asked about Nagaland state banning beef, the BJP leader replied that the food eating habits of the people cannot be stopped. The programme was conducted in celebration of three years of the Narendra Modi government and to highlight its ‘achievements.’