Passes several other resolutions
Wokha, October 7 (MExN): The Lotha Hoho has reaffirmed its earlier resolution that the proposed Nagaland Special Development Zone will not be allowed to be implemented in its present form within Wokha district.
This was one of the resolutions made at a general meeting of the Lotha Public at Wokha town on October 2, attended by representatives of the Lotha Hoho, Lotha frontal organisations, village council authorities, Church leaders, public leaders, intellectuals, concerned individuals etc.
The House resolved that “the Lotha tribe will not allow any of its territory to be used as Landing ground or for Rehabilitation,” something it has let the NSCN/GPRN know in Dimapur on September 8, stated the resolution.
Further, “The alignment for any proposed Railway line through Wokha district is to be surveyed along with the Lotha Hoho and concerned land owners, and alignment to be allowed only through Ralan to Baghty to Tsurang valley.” They unanimously reaffirmed and supported the earlier resolutions of Lotha Hoho and villages that the Wokha-Merapani Road Project be implemented as per specifications.
The House also endorsed the proposal for creation of a new district of Bhandari and for which a Sub Committee, consisting of members from Bhandari, Lotha Middle Range, Lotha Upper Range and Lotha Hoho, is to be constituted. The Committee was asked to “prepare an authentic report for presentation to the state government.”
The constitution of the sub committee, with suitable members, and Terms of Reference for the committee, will be prepared by the Lotha Hoho.
This was stated in a press release from Lotha Hoho General Secretary, Er. Mhondamo Ovung.
