CNPO holds federal assembly
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, October 21 2023:
Chandel Naga People's Organisation (CNPO) conducted its 5th Federal Assembly on Saturday at Modi community hall in Chandel district HQ.
The assembly was attended by members of civil society organisations and presidents of Naga Tribes in Chandel district.
The Assembly approved granting recognition to Tangkhul Naga Union Chandel (TNUC) as an "Associate Unit" of CNPO.
As such, TNUC will henceforth participate in all the events and activities of CNPO like any other tribes of Chandel, with the exception of voting right as this privilege is already given to TNL at UNC.
Among the various resolutions passed, the assembly unanimously condemned the false allegation by Abungnikhu chief Ts Behlung in the print media about involvement of CNPO executives and Langsai Thouna in levying taxes on trucks ferrying goods.
The Assembly also sternly warned traders and individuals not to create unnecessary troubles.
Meanwhile, CNPO investigated the contents in the newspaper and found there is no substance or truth in the allegation.
The Unique Business Association Chandel executives present at the time of the incident have confirmed the allegations to be totally false and fabricated.
In the given situation, it is the wish of CNPO and its constituents that the Langsai Thouna and Meira paibis at Kakching Lamkhai allow the normal flow of movement of goods and services, in the greater interest of the people, he stated, while adding thar the committee does not want the people to suffer at the cause of one person's ignorance and arrogance.
However, CNPO will undertake all necessary steps to enforce customary law on Behlung subsequently.
This must serve as a warning signal to all wrong doers.