DIMAPUR, JUNE 5 (MExN): The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)’s recent statement on the May 28 meeting, wherein the latter had claimed that several regional leaders from Mokokchung district had joined the party, has prompted a clarification from four representatives of two Assembly Constituencies. A joint statement from Supongtoshi, 27 A/C; Pangerneken, 28 A/C; Yashi Imchen, 28 A/C; and Temjenyanger, 28 A/C said they were “shocked to learn that our names have been mentioned in the newly formed Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).”
While acknowledging that they had attended the May 28 meeting held in Khensa Village and had appended their signatures, the statement however clarified: “it has been misconstrued that meeting signature was appended for joining the newly floated DPP.” “Subsequently, we have also refused to go down to Dimapur to meet the DPP leaders for the formation or gaining grounds in Mokokchung district,” it added. The statement further stated: “it is our bounden duty and responsibility to uphold the regional party in the district under the able leadership of Imkong L Imchen, Minister, Government of Nagaland,” and re-affirmed to “extend unflinching support to our leader.” It further appealed to all concerned members “who were not consulted” to “come out openly for justification.”
