Temjen Imna Along campaigns in Manipur; calls for mutual respect on religious matters

Dimapur, Feb. 21 (EMN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland state president Temjen Imna Along has called for mutual respect on religious matters, saying that everyone has the right to freedom of religion.

Along said this on Saturday while campaigning for BJP candidate Nemcha Kigpen, who is contesting in the upcoming Manipur elections from 50 Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency, informed a delayed update from BJP Nagaland.

“Our leaders in India are Hindus. So, they have a right to believe in their faith. Likewise, our leaders of Manipur, the hilly areas and Nagaland which is a Christian State; and each of us have a right to practice our own faith. Let us respect each other and be inclusive,” he stated.

Describing her as a loyal BJP worker who deserved to be given a chance to represent her people in the Assembly, he appealed to the well-wishers, party karyakartas and public to support her.

“You don’t have a leader; you have a party worker amongst you,” said Along, recollecting the selfless services she had rendered towards the needy during the pandemic.

“Bharatiya Janata Party is not just a political party but a national party with its focus on socio-economic developmental programmes as its top priority, and is inclusive in nature,” he added while highlighting various schemes the Centre had rolled for the citizens of the country.

He went on to say that the “only way” to carry their dreams forward is to reach out to BJP central leaders including Prime Minister, according to the update.