Kohima, May 23 -- The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Thursday night accepted the defeat of party candidate K L Chishi from the lone Nagaland Parliamentary constituency.

According to a statement issued by the Communication department of NPCC, ''Despite a heart-rending loss by a close margin, we are grateful to the people of Nagaland, who exercised their conscience in voting for INC candidate to protect our belief, culture, traditions and way of life. ''We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Naga Peoples' Front (NPF) President Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Secretary General and MP (RS) K G Kenye and all party rank and file for their magnanimity in whole-heartedly throwing their support behind us, despite having 26 MLAs. ''Our spe...