Leaders of Naga Council Dimapur during a press briefing on
Friday.
- DIMAPUR — The
Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) held a consultative meeting on Friday with various
civil society organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders at its conference hall to
deliberate on several key issues, including the proposed indefinite shutdown
called by the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(CNCCI), implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP), and development of a world-class
railway station in Dimapur.
- The meeting saw participation from representatives of the
Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation, GB Union (Sadar) Dimapur, Dimapur
Naga Students’ Union, Dimapur District GB Association, Business Association of
Nagas, East Dimapur GB Association, East Dimapur Business Association, Dimapur
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and NCD members.
Also read: Naga Council Dimapur schedules consultative meeting on May 16
- Speaking to the media after the meeting, NCD President
Etsungmomo Kikon said that while the CNCCI’s proposed indefinite shutdown is
based on valid concerns, it could severely impact consumers and the general
public. He added that since CNCCI is meeting with government authorities in
Kohima on the same day (May 16), the NCD will await the outcome of that meeting
before deciding its next course of action.
- He pointed out that while nominee representation in Urban
Local Bodies was allowed in Kohima and Mokokchung, Dimapur was excluded, making
CNCCI’s demand justified.
- He also noted that during bandhs and shutdowns, many
business owners close their shops out of fear and insecurity, not necessarily
in support of the protest, causing unnecessary inconvenience to the public.
- The NCD has previously passed resolutions stating that no
shutdown, strike, or rally should be enforced in Dimapur without proper
consultation and agreement among civil society organisations, especially the
NCD, he said.
