Wokha, November 14 (MExN): The Lotha Hoho (LH), Wokha has “disowned” the press statement on 33% women reservation purportedly issued in the name of LH chairman, Mhao Lotha (official name is Mhao Humtsoe) and published in some local media.
A statement from Lotha Hoho chairman, Mhao Lotha and general secretary, Mhondamo Ovung stated that the Hoho has for more than a month carried out enquiry and verification of the source of the press statement which stated that the LH backs 33% women quota in the urban local bodies.
According to the Hoho, the said press statement was “generated and passed on to the media, by unscrupulous elements, without the knowledge of the LH officials, in charge of Press and Media releases and records.”
It further clarified that the matter of 33% women reservation under the Nagaland Municipal Act is under examination and deliberation by the Hoho and that the LH has so far no concrete decision on the matter.
