Aug 15
Nagaland also joined with the rest of the country in the 66th Independence Day with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio appealing the underground groups to uphold their commitment for peace and re-conciliation among themselves. Unfurling the Tricolour at the civil secretariat ground, at Kohima, Rio urged the insurgents group leaders to listen to the voice of the people for an honorable settlement of the Naga political issue. He said, government will continuously work to ensure peace in the state. Welcoming the tireless efforts of civil societies, Tribal Hohos, churches, security forces and underground groups for prevailing peace in the State, the CM said, it enabled the government to focus on the development issues.
Source: Newsonair