NPP for talks with all rebel outfits

SHILLONG: National People’s Party (NPP) president and newly elected MP from Tura Conrad Sangma has asked the State Government to initiate dialogue with all militant groups active in the state.
Speaking to media persons here on Monday, Sangma said that the State Government should take necessary steps to provide rehabilitation and financial assistance to those militants who have surrendered to join the mainstream.
“If the situation is not handled properly, it would boomerang,” Sangma warned.
“Several cadres of different militant organisations are surrendering. They are joining the mainstream. But it is also important that the government provides them a rehabilitation package,” he said.
It may be mentioned that pressure is mounting on the Chief Minister to invite HNLC for talks since   the outfit has already expressed its willingness   have dialogues with the Centre and the State Government.