DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 2 (MExN): The Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) has written a letter to the Nagaland State Minister for PWD (NH), Mechanical and Elections, Nuklutoshi seeking clarification on alleged statements made during the CEC meeting which was held recently.
The MTLT took particular exception to statements regarding the organisation, wherein the Minister allegedly said that that the MTLT is “becoming more powerful and dominating in the society by closing down offices, organise rallies;” that the MTLT is one of the “unrecognised NGOs” along with other NGOs in the state; that the MTLT is bent on using more power than ‘properly organised’ NGOs like Naga Hoho creating unwanted nuisance/ruckus in the society; and that the Government should ‘de-recognise’ the MTLT.
The MTLT, in its statement sought clarification on these statements and questioned: “did the MTLT close offices, organise rallies with ulterior motives or with consent and support from the public facing various grievances?” It asked how the government distinguishes/defines a recognised organisation from an unrecognised organisation and added that the MTLT would be pleased to know the list of recognised and unrecognised NGOs in Nagaland at this juncture.
It further asked the government to mention instances when the MTLT had functioned more powerful than the Naga Hoho. “Besides, in which occasion/s did the MTLT disrupt public order in Mokokchung?” it questioned. It affirmed that the MTLT is an organisation as a result of common interests for various communities in Mokokchung Town. “In no way does the MTLT harbour ill motives towards any given individual/group. The MTLT regrets that its high hopes on such a prominent leader would be dealt with such an immature blow,” it added.
