Headed for govt, DAN says will help peace talks

After staking its claim to form the next government in Nagaland with the committed support of four Independent legislators...

After staking its claim to form the next government in Nagaland with the committed support of four Independent legislators, the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland on Tuesday said it would play the role of a facilitator in the Naga peace talks.

A joint statement from Nagaland People’s Front president Shurhozelie, state BJP president Ato Yepthomi and NCP state president Sulangthung Lotha said: “We will continue to play the role of a facilitator in the ongoing peace talks to find an honourable and acceptable settlement to the Naga political problem.”

The NPF-led DAN paraded 34 MLAs, including four Independents, on Sunday before Governor K Shankararaynan to stake claim to form the Government. The alliance requested the Governor to revoke President’s Rule. Out of the 59 results declared so far, the NPF has won 26 and its pre-poll alliance partners NCP and BJP two each. The Congress has won from 23 seats while Independents have captured six seats.

Meanwhile, the Congress decided to sit in opposition and re-elected I Imkong as leader of its legislature wing. The Congress’ hopes of making a last-ditch effort to stake claim for power was dashed after four Independents and two NCP MLAs extended support to the NPF.

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