Naga chiefs on Village Authority Election
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19 2012:
The Naga Chiefs Association (NCA), Chandel has conveyed firm opposition to Village Authority Election, 2012 in Naga villages.
This was decided during a meeting of all Naga chiefs which was held on October 17 at Maha Area Chiefs' Association office, said a statement issued by NCA, Chandel.
The meeting also decided to impose a fine of Rs 5 lakh to any village that violates the resolution adopted by the village chiefs in this regard.
Stating that the Naga Village Authority system has its unique traditional style and function which even the Government of India recognised, the NCA statement added that it cannot be influenced and dictated by any outside force.