NCD president retracts ‘no man’s land’ remark

DIMAPUR, NOV 9 (NPN): Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) president G.K. Rengma has retracted his remark describing Dimapur as “No Man’s Land”, acknowledging that it had hurt citizens’ sentiments.
In a clarification, Rengma said the remark was made during an NCD press briefing on land encroachment at Dimapur Railway Station and its surrounding areas. He said he had intended to refer specifically to the railway station, which falls under government authority and is not under private or traditional ownership.
However, he admitted that his generalisation was regrettable. Rengma acknowledged that no land in Dimapur or anywhere in Nagaland was without traditional ownership. Citing the historical facts, particularly concerning Dimapur, he sincerely retracted the statement and hoped that history would continue to enlighten people as they served the common good.