DIMAPUR, MAY 11 (NPN): Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has clarified that the recent controversy involving a business establishment was not related to MRP violations, but concerned the issue of “non-Naga Indigenous Certificates” and alleged land ownership irregularities.
In a rejoinder, DNSU stated that it had been wrongly accused of taking action against a shop and alleged that certain individuals and organisations were deliberately manipulating the narrative to divert public attention and portray it as a mere pricing issue.
DNSU also condemned what it termed as “unwarranted and ill-informed statements” issued by certain organisations criticising the union’s activities without proper understanding of the matter. It stated that such remarks only misled the public and obscured the real issue.
The union reiterated that every action undertaken by DNSU was guided by the larger indigenous Naga interest and the welfare, security and future of Naga society. DNSU stated that it functioned under the trust and mandate of various tribal student bodies in Dimapur and was committed to protecting the rights and interests of the Naga people with sincerity and accountability.
Cautioning organisations with no direct concern or understanding of the matter against interfering for publicity or selective narratives, DNSU stated that irresponsible commentary weakened the collective struggle and interests of the Naga people.
According to DNSU, the core concern involved non-tribal individuals allegedly procuring land without indigenous certification and engaging in questionable activities, which it said directly impacted the rights and safeguards of the indigenous Naga population.
At the same time, DNSU questioned whether properly packaged products should be sold without MRP declaration while consumers were subjected to arbitrary pricing and questionable GST practices. However, the union clarified that this was not the primary issue in the present case.
DNSU further questioned why certain organisations remained silent on what it termed as “unilateral greed and unethical business practices” exploiting the public daily, while expressing concern over DNSU’s alleged unilateral actions.
DNSU stated that if any firm or establishment fell within the jurisdiction of such organisations, they should be the first to question and correct alleged illegalities instead of defending those involved after the matter was exposed publicly. The union also urged NGOs and organisations to stop shielding alleged business malpractices and instead stand for the welfare of the people they represented.
DNSU further stated that the public must question why certain entities failed to exercise internal accountability and oversight and reacted only after alleged irregularities were exposed publicly. The union maintained that genuine responsibility demanded transparency, accountability and proactive self-regulation instead of selective outrage after exposure.
Reiterating its stand, DNSU stated that it did not require permission or approval from any individual or organisation standing against the interests of the Nagas. The union asserted that it would continue to discharge its responsibilities guided by truth, justice and the collective welfare of Naga society.
DNSU warned that any attempt to distract, deflect or interfere with the issue would be firmly resisted.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026