DIMAPUR, MAY 20 (NPN): The simmering crisis within the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), which culminated in a no-confidence motion moved by 12 councillors– six from the NPF and six from BJP, led by the deputy chairperson Imlinaro S Ezung– against DMC chairperson Hukheto Yepthomi (with total of 11 NPF councillors), was resolved following the intervention by senior NPF party leaders.
Following a series of discussions and intervention by senior party leaders, the chairperson and deputy chairperson of DMC issued a joint reconciliatory statement, announcing that all differences and misunderstandings had been resolved in the larger interest of party unity and public service.
A joint statement issued by DMC chairperson Hukheto Yepthomi and deputy chairperson Imlinaro S Ezung, on behalf of the elected NPF councillors of the DMC, stated that following the initiative of the NPF party leadership, they had taken an unconditional decision to reconcile their differences and misunderstandings in the greater interest of party unity and their commitment to serve the people of Dimapur city.
They sincerely appreciated the intervention of the party under the leadership of NPF president and chief minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, and said they had accepted the guidance for unity, reconciliation and oneness.
They affirmed their commitment to serve the public and uphold the mandate entrusted to them.
Having resolved their differences, they reiterated their commitment to ensure good governance, accountability and transparency in the functioning of the DMC.
Stating that all members had reconciled and agreed to work together as one united team, they informed that there was no longer any need to conduct the proposed trust vote, scheduled for May 22, and that the concerned authorities had been officially informed to call it off.
They also appealed to all sections of the public and stakeholders to extend support and solidarity towards the all-round development of Dimapur city.
The two DMC leaders also met advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio on Wednesday.
When contacted, a senior NPF leader informed Nagaland Post that the matter had been resolved amicably within the party fold after consultations with all concerned members.
“The matter has been resolved within the NPF family. The party has heard the grievances and concerns of both sides,” the leader said.
