Ban on govt offices, vehicles to continue

Morung Express News
Dimapur | February 6  

The ban on government offices and movement of government-registered vehicles will continue in Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung until the demands of the people are met, organizations calling the ban reaffirmed on Monday.  

Following the ban imposition, normal functioning of government offices remained paralyzed for the sixth day.  

According to Nagaland Tribes Action Committee, (NTAC), Kohima convener, KT Vilie, the decision on whether to continue the standing ban or not could be decided at the NTAC meeting with the tribal hohos and civil society organizations at Kohima on Tuesday.  

Except for ban on government offices and vehicles, normal life continued with business establishments, educational establishments, and banks open for public along with unrestricted plying of private and commercial vehicles.  

To boycott Consultative Meet

Meanwhile, KT Vilie, according to IANS, stated that tribal bodies have decided to boycott the CM’s consultative meet. “We have decided not to attend any meeting called by the Chief Minister or participate in any of his programmes. We will not be part of his meetings and he should gracefully step down,” quoted IANS.