DIMAPUR, JANUARY 9 (MExN): The Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) today informed that the ongoing agitation for upgradation of Shamator district would be suspended with immediate effect.
This decision comes after the YTC held an emergency meeting on January 9, against the backdrop of the January 7 State Cabinet meeting and at the request of MLA S Keoshu. A press release from the YTC further informed that the notice served to the Yimkhiung NDPP party functionaries and 58 Shamator-Chessore A/C MLA for en mass resignation shall stand null and void.
“The Yimkhiung public will rest the matter of Shamator district upgradation with the government and will continue to look forward for positive outcome of the gentlemen’s agreement with the State Government,” the YTC stated.
It further said that in the event of declaration of Shamator district, all the Yimkhiung inhabited administrative HQs must be incorporated. The YTC meanwhile said that it would extend full cooperation to MLA S Keoshu in the matter of Shamator district upgradation.
Further, the YTC said that the resignation tendered by YTC President, Throngso Yimkhiung will stand null and void and resume the office of President, YTC with immediate effect, “as appealed by all Yimkhiung villages and the frontal organizations.”
