Kohima Village Youth Organisation opposes market monopolisation, flags illegal 'reserve parking' signs

• DIMAPUR — The Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) has issued a statement opposing any form of market monopolisation within Kohima’s municipal administrative area, cautioning individuals and organisations against promoting practices that restrict fair competition.
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• The KVYO asserted that market monopolisation undermines fair competition and adversely affects local businesses and consumers. The organisation argued that such practices perpetuate a “syndicate system” that limits access for small-scale vendors and entrepreneurs, who play a vital role in the community’s economy.
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• “The Kohima Village Youth Organisation has always stood against such practices and will continue to advocate for a marketplace that is open, competitive, and equitable for all,” the statement read.
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• Calling for the promotion of fair trade practices, KVYO urged the business community to avoid any forms of exploitation that may arise from monopolistic control. The organisation reiterated its commitment to protecting the interests of both consumers and traders while maintaining a fair, diverse, and competitive market environment.

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• In addition, the organisation also raised objections to the growing trend of unauthorised “reserve parking” signs placed by shop owners in public and commercial areas. Such actions not only violate public space usage norms but also restrict equal access to parking facilities, it said.
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• “KVYO reminds all concerned that public roads and parking areas are not private property. Any form of unauthorised demarcation, signage, or obstruction will be viewed seriously,” it emphasised.
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• It also encouraged both the public and business establishments to reach out to the organisation’s office for any clarifications or to report concerns.