The Nagaland BJP has expressed hope that the new government at the Centre would keep its commitment to protecting the interest and identity of the people of the northeast in general and Nagaland in particular.

A team of Nagaland BJP legislators, led by state Deputy CM Y Patton also hoped that the ongoing Naga peace talks would be expedited so as to arrive at a final solution that is acceptable and honorable.

The legislators also expressed their faith on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that his vision for 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' would be strengthened and more developmental projects would be taken up for Nagaland.

Congratulating Modi and his new team, the MLAs also thanked the central leadership for inducting two MPs from NE in the Union Ministry.

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio also congratulated Modi on being sworn in as the Prime Minister for the second consecutive time.

"Under your visionary leadership, the country will scale greater heights," Rio said in his message to Modi.