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Rio urges Nagas to give him a chance to serve them in LS

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Press Trust of India Kohima
Last Updated : Feb 22 2014 | 5:56 PM IST
Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio has assured to tirelessly continue to serve the Nagas with utmost sincerity and complete dedication, if he is given the opportunity to represent Nagaland in Parliament.
A day after being declared as the consensus candidate of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) comprising the NPF, BJP and JD(U), Rio through a statement appealed to all sections of the people, including political parties to extend their support and solidarity for his candidature "so that collectively we can address the problems and issues facing our people in a united manner."
Thanking all sections of the people for reposing their confidence in his leadership, he appealed to one and all to extend their blessings to him and support his candidature.
Rio also extended gratitude to and appreciation to all rank and files of the NPF, BJP and JD(U) for believing in him and having the confidence in him to represent Nagaland in Parliament.
He especially thanked Shurhozelie, President of the NPF and DAN Chairman, for his continued support and tremendous efforts in strengthening his leadership.
Rio was official declared the consensus candidate of DAN after a closed door meeting of the three partners on Thursday.

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First Published: Feb 22 2014 | 5:56 PM IST

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