Modi will make hat-trick and join illustrious 'Nehru club', says Naga leader Dr Sukhato
New Delhi
Sitting Pughoboto legislator and LJP (RV) leader Dr A Sukhato Sema on Wednesday welcomed his party's formal joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
"We were also close to the BJP and both me and our leader Chirag Paswan are admirers of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Now we are technically part of the ruling front in the country. That makes our job even in small states like Nagaland more responsible....We two LJP MLAs are already extending support to the Neiphiu Rio government," Dr Sukhato told 'Nagaland Page'.
He said, "The NDA meeting on Tuesday was immensely successful and all and sundry have reposed faith in the leadership of Modi ji....On the other hand, there are 26 parties and they may have at least six Prime Ministerial ambitious leaders in the opposition camp".
"Chirag Paswan represented our party and we know his stature has gone up in the alliance now," Dr Sukhato said. To a question, he said, "No Prime Minister other than Jawahar Lel Nehru had won three elections consecutively....Not even Indira Gandhi. Our Narendra Modi ji is now set for a hat-trick win and he will join the illustrious Nehru club".
Nehru's prime ministerial tenure spanning 6,130 days – around 17 years - was the longest premiership in the country and ended with his demise on May 27, 1964. Nehru won three elections consecutively in 1951–52, 1957 and 1962.
Dr Sukhato, who was BJP vice president in Nagaland and quit the party only after the Pughoboto seat was taken away by the NDPP, said, “I agree with what the Prime Minister said. We must always stick to positive politics even when someone is not in any public office. People's mandate has to be respected.
This is why we think elected MLAs should have a greater say in deciding about the developmental projects for our people".
"Politically, I do not mind 26 parties floating a new coalition or reviving an old one. But they are directionless. On the other hand, the NDA has a very good track record of performance. Over 13.5 crore people in India were lifted out of poverty after 2015 as per the Niti Aayog report," he said.
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On Opposition parties naming their coalition as 'I.N.D.I.A', he said, "Don't you think they are greatly influenced and puzzled by our Prime Minister? I feel such a name by the opposition parties is only a big achievement to Modi's vision of 'New India' that will strive for progress and prosperity for each citizen in every corner of this country".
Asked about the supposed 'pessimism' around Naga peace talks, he said, "Who told you people are pessimistic ? The Naga peace talks are very much on track and we all know that Prime Minister Modi has a good habit of giving pleasant surprises to the people".
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Mizoram Govt orders "enhanced security" for Meiteis in Aizawl as Ex-militants' outfit asks Meiteis to leave
In view of the deteriorating law and order situation in Manipur where Zo and Kuki communities, who share ethnic bond with Mizos, have been targeted, the Mizoram government has ordered enhanced security for the Meitei population.
"In anticipation of a possible development of tension which could threaten the security of Meiteis living in Aizawl, due to public outrage against the recent viral video of two tribal Kuki-Zo brutally assaulted in Manipur, security arrangement is made to ensure safety of Meiteis in Aizawl," said DIG, North Range, Aizawl Police, Lallianmawia, IPS.
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Meanwhile, in a statement issued from Aizawl, the Peace Accord MNF Returnees' Association (PAMRA) said, "The situation in Mizoram has become tense and it is no longer safe for Meitei people from Manipur to live in Mizoram in the wake of barbaric and heinous acts committed by miscreants in Manipur."
"The PAMRA appeals to all Meitei people in Mizoram to leave for their home state as a safety measure," the statement read.
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