Solution to Naga problem only way to peace, progress: T R Zeliang

KOHIMA: Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang has said solution to the protracted Naga political problem is the way to peace which will lead to progress and prosperity of the state.

"As long as the gun culture prevails in the state, Nagas will never progress and the only means to put an end to gun culture is to find early solution to the Naga political problem," an official release quoted Zeliang as saying.

The Narendra Modi government is committed to early settlement of the Naga political issue and Nagas should grasp the opportunity and collectively work towards it without creating further imbroglio among the Nagas, he said.

"The sooner we solve this problem the sooner we will have permanent peace," he said, while expressing apprehension that if the issue is prolonged further, more armed groups will come up and create trouble.

The Chief Minister said this while addressing the inaugural function of Aboi Town Council at Aboi in Mon district yesterday.

Solution to the Naga political issue will not benefit any particular faction or tribe but for the whole Nagas, said Zeliang.

The CM said when all the 60 legislators of all parties of the state Assembly, all the tribal hohos, civil societies and NGOs have come together to foster an early settlement of the issue, people should also render full support.