Wokha, June 30 (MExN): In response to the publication of June 11 by the State Government on the Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) issue in a letter to DC Wokha, dated 10th June 2022 observing that “the steps taken by the Lotha Hoho and consequent action, if any, at this juncture could be construed as interference in the court proceeding and also considered as obstruction on the administration of justice, as the matter was subjudice,” the Lotha Hoho (LH) stated that it need further clarification from the State Government and asked to verify and validate whether “Lotha Hoho or the LBCA is involved in any ongoing case in any court of law.”
The LH stated this in a press release appended by the presidents of Lotha Students’ Union, Lotha Eloe Hoho, Lotha Youth Hoho, Wokha District GB Association and WD Village Council Chairman Association.
“Let the people decide as to whether the application of Article 371A and the 16 Point Agreement is valid or not,” it stated while adding “the fact remains that being the apex tribal body, anything that disturbs the mutual and peaceful co-existence of life under its jurisdiction, the Lotha Hoho has the right to interfere to settle any such issue and the classic instances of which was exhibited in the present issue of LBCA administration.” Some vested interest group misconstrued the fact and moved through the district administration which is very unfortunate, it stated.
The hoho also reiterated that there is no such organization as Lotha Public Organization (LPO) mandated by the public and therefore, any communiqué in the name of LPO is vehemently condemned. “The infamous LPO led by Sulanthung Humtsoe has no moral right to question the integrity and authority of the Lotha Hoho in exercising its obligations for the welfare of the people,” it said.
While reminding that “the issue of LBCA has a long and deep rooted history of antagonism and polarization,” it stated that “LH did what it could to remedy the issue through it could not pleased everyone.”
The frontal organization also reiterated “to stand strong with the Lotha Hoho in any matter that concerns the safety and integrity of its people.”
