Dimapur, February 5 (MExN): The Eastern Nagaland tribes residing in Dimapur district have upheld the demands of the Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) for resignation of the state Chief Minister TR Zeliang, termination of erring police personnel, and suspension of officers involved in firing incidents both at Dimapur and Longleng.
A decision in this regard was taken during an emergency joint meeting of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Dimapur (ENPUD), Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Chumukedima (ENPUC) and Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Diphupar Area (ENPUDA) along with 6(six) Tribal federating units at Dimapur on February 5.
According to a press release, the meeting resolved to stand by the resolution of the apex ENPO to extend its support to the demand of the voice of the Nagas as put forth by the NTAC and JCC. It also unanimously resolved to extend its fullest support and cooperation to the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) towards imposing of bandh within Dimapur as endorsed by the ENPO till the demands are fulfilled.
Meanwhile, the joint meeting extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and also prayed for quick recovery of the injured persons.
While acknowledging all tribal units and youths for their cooperation in the past relating to public movement with regard to holding of ULB elections, the three unions appealed all to continue to cooperate in the coming days.
