DAN to strengthen peace process: Rio

Nagaland CM Rio reiterated that Democratic Alliance of Nagaland Govt was committed to facilitate the on-going peace process.

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today reiterated that Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Government was committed to facilitate the on-going peace process for finding an early settlement to the vexed Naga political problem, and called upon all underground groups to adhere strictly to cease-fire ground rules as desired by the people.

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Replying to the debate on Governor's address in the Assembly, Rio said the state has witnessed improvement in law and order front.

The Chief Minister also assured the House that all the specific complaints raised by the members during the debate would be taken up in all seriousness by his government.

Calling upon all members to co-operate with the government for welfare of the state, the Chief Minister defended the action of Deputy Commissioner Wokha in connection with the proposed "peace meet" by Naga National Council (NNC) and said that the DAN Government maintained "equi-clossness" to all underground groups as they are no more banned organisations.

He also informed the House that 21 government employees and some pensioners were found to be active members of NNC and the government would take stern actions against such employees.