Dimapur, August 23 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today stated to have been “perturbed by the tense situation prevalent in Kiphire and Pungro towns.” The Congress has termed it “very unfortunate that in this modern age of civilization, the two tribes of Sangtam and Yimchunger have been forced to engage in tribal feud much against their wishes”.
A note from Dr. K. Hoshi Chairman of the NPCC’s Media Cell alleged that the DAN government was “totally responsible for fuelling the tribal discord”. “There’s no denying the fact that the proposed state road show-cum-Yimchungru’s Medemneo festival at Pungro town was the ignition point. No doubt, the DAN government had called off the proposed road show but it had sown the spirit of distrust and suspicion between the two tribes”, the NPCC stated.
Despite knowing the mounting tension between the two tribes, the NPCC alleged, the DAN government had failed to take timely action to restore confidence. “Had the DAN government taken adequate timely measures, the prevalent ugly situation could have been avoided”. The NPCC also demanded that the DAN do more than just leaving the matter in the hands of the district administration “which are already full”.
The NPCC has condemned the ‘mishandling of the issue’. The communities of Sangtam and Yimchunger are appealed to maintain peace and uphold the spirit of harmonious coexistence in the larger interest of all people living in the two towns. The Congress also appealed to all responsible bodies representing the two tribes to desist from all activities that may further escalate the situation. The leaders of the two contending parties must dialogue and sort out their differences through mutual trust and patience, the Congress said.
