Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21 2008:
In view of the forthcoming Harvesting festival to be celebrated by the Naga community of Chandel district on October 23, the Chandel Naga People's Organisation (CNPO) has appealed to the JAC of Chothe, Lamkang and Kuki Zou communities to defer or call off its proposed bandh on October 23 in the interest of all concerned.
In a statement, CNPO president Gilbert said that this is to ensure successful and smooth celebration of the harvesting festival by different communities of the district on the said day which has been declared holiday by the district administration for the purpose and also to avoid inconveniences to people who wish to join the celebration in their respective villages from Imphal and other places.
Gilbert further clarified that as an organisation CNPO is not involve in any process which object to the ADC delimitation process.