- 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.
- 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.
- “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.
- 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.
- “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.
- It also encouraged both the public and business
establishments to reach out to the organisation’s office for any clarifications
or to report concerns.
