Dimapur, November 3 (MExN): Taking strong cognizance of the growing division in Champang village over oil exploration issues, the Lotha Students’ Union has reiterated its warning of action against certain sections undertaking illegal activities in the area.
The union has warned that any action on the violators would be taken without any warning. The organization has directed that all illegal activities in the Champang area over oil explorations be stopped immediately. While warning of dire consequences, the LSU reiterated its earlier stand that no oil exploration operations would be allowed to be carried out without the full knowledge and consent of the government and the Lotha Hoho. The LSU cautioned that the union should not be held responsible if any dire eventualities take place.
A statement from LSU president Nzanthung K Yanthan and vice president Chenirao Lotha also mentioned the October 20 joint meeting of the Lotha Hoho, LSU and the Lotha Eloe Hoho. The Lotha Hoho was endorsed to formulate policies that shall be acceptable, honorable and beneficial’ binding to the people with regards to oil and related mineral resources. The meeting also decided that no company or agency will be allowed to carry out any operational activities in any of the oil fields without acceding to and satisfying the preconditions to be laid down by the Hoho. The companies and agencies in concern are directed to adhere to the resolutions undertaken at the meeting “instead of creating commotion and division among the people.”
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