Nagaland: After KU, PPC warn aspirants from filling nominations for polls

Guwahati: Members of the various tribes of the Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) and the Phom People’s Council (PPC) have been strongly advised not to submit nominations for the upcoming assembly election on January 22.

Notably, United Sangtam Likhum Pumji and Chang Khulei Setshang issued a clear caution against submitting nominees on January 21, following Konyak Union’s lead.

All of these apex tribal groups have resolved not to take part in the upcoming election based on the ENPO resolution of August 26, 2022 to abstain “unless government of India gives the demand ENPO for a separate statehood befittingly.”

In a joint statement, M Thangou, president of the Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC), Newkhai, president of the Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam (KMH), and Shangchiu, president of the Khiamniungan Students’ Union (KSU), informed that the decision was made at a joint consultative meeting that took place on January 13 at Noklak with all frontal organizations and village councils.

The signatories stated that no one should file a nomination within Khiamniungan jurisdiction, and they reiterated their support for the resolution from August 26. In addition, they warned that if anyone disobeyed the order, KTC should not be held responsible for any problems. The KTC also authorised the KMH, KSU, village councils, Noklak Town Sectors’ Union, and village public organisations to completely execute the directives.

The Phom People’s Council (PPC) at an emergency meeting on January 21 at the Council hall also agreed to “permanently deport” anyone from the Phom land who submits nomination papers for the assembly elections in addition to reiterating its determination to carry out the resolution from August 26.

It further stated that responsibility would only fall on the villages of people making nominations. The parliament gave its complete consent for Phomla Hoichem, the Phom Students’ Conference and its federating units, and the different village councils to fully execute and act on the resolution.

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