Veterinary Colony Council asks party to intervene
Dimapur, January 5 (MExN): The Veterinary Colony Council, Dimapur has expressed surprise at the Naga People’s Front (NPF) issuing tickets to two intending candidates for the same ward.
In a press statement, the Council stated that NPF had awarded tickets to Pukhavi Yepthomi and Hokuto Zhimomi – both of Ward No. 22 – and sought clarification from the party high command on the issue.
Stating that both candidates are close neighbours and residents of the same colony, the Council expressed apprehension that the situation may “turn volatile” and in this regard, demanded that appropriate security be provided to the Colony.
Further stating that this is a “very complex issue”, the Council urged the NPF high command to intervene at the earliest “before the issue turns out into a nightmare.” It cautioned that the NPF will be held accountable for any untoward incident.
Meanwhile, the distribution of NPF party tickets for the upcoming municipal election in Dimapur has caused a lot of resentment, especially among NPF workers who were also former DMC members. A senior NPF member and former councilor who was denied party ticket in the eleventh hour said the ticket distribution smacked of manipulation as it was done without proper consultation and sidelined senior and experienced members who were also former councilors.
A couple of the former councilors have also resigned from the NPF Party after they were denied tickets. Sources said at least 8 former councilors who did not get the NPF party will be contesting the election as independent candidates or from other political parties.
