Dimapur, February 25 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) on Saturday directed all its members and officials to refrain from taking part in election campaigns or ‘mobilization,’ in keeping with the stance to stay clear of the Indian election.
In press release, the NSCN (IM) Ministry of information and Publicity noted that certain NSCN members are reportedly using the name of the Collective Leadership and authorities of the NSCN in election campaigning in favour of certain party candidates.
“…there is no instruction or directive to the NSCN members to take part in the Nagaland state election campaign in favour of any individual (s)/candidates (s) and political party (s). If found doing so, they are doing it at their own individual capacity and risk,” the release stated.
Affirming its stance to stay clear of the Indian election, the release further directed members to refrain from getting involved in election campaigns. “Disciplinary action deemed appropriate shall be initiated against any NSCN member (s) found violating this directive,” it cautioned.
