BAN alleges discrimination of local buyers at wholesale market

Dimapur, April 7 (MExN): The Business Association of Nagas (BAN) today claimed that many local buyers with authorisation letters from village councils or competent authority are denied their share of purchases at the wholesale market in Dimapur. 
It has come to the knowledge of BAN that whole sellers are not willing to sell to locals saying that there is no stock or the size of the buyer’s vehicle is small, the association said in a  press  release. 

The association further maintained that during a meeting held on April 3 among members of the state government special committee and various stakeholders, it was decided that buying from the wholesale market will be permitted with written permission from the administrative officer/GB/ village council concerned. 

If village councils or colonies of Dimapur do not get their due share at the wholesale market this will have a negative impact on the lockdown as people will have to fulfill their needs by venturing out to other colonies or villages, BAN said. 

In this connection, the association requested the concerned authorities to ensure equitable distribution of essentials items during such difficult times. 

Any person with valid document who is denied the share of purchase at the wholesale market may report to BAN at 9436012590/ 962588719/ 7005609377, it informed. 

It further urged the authorities and village councils to keep a check on the price rise.