Kohima being the capital city of all Nagas and under the Kohima village traditional jurisdiction, the Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) has declared that it would not allow any association, organisation or union to hijack the day-to-day activities by bringing the city to a halt in the form of bandhs, which affected productivity and for which the lower strata of the society bore the brunt.
KVYO president Vituonyu Khezhie and vice president Dr Richard Dzüvichü in a statement further asked the Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), a unit of Confederation of Nagaland Chambers of Commerce & Industry, to open all business establishments for the welfare of each and every citizen of Kohima.
They further reminded the business community not to inflate the prices of commodities post the shutter down, being observing since April 26.
Pointing out that undeliverable preconditions or datelines were an end, rather than a beginning to a dialogue, they reminded all stakeholders that indefinite closure of business establishment was not the solution, but to uphold the value of dialogue in times of insecurity and to have an exploratory dialogue with the state government and other entities.
The organization also called for seeking out potential areas of common ground for the welfare of the business community and the citizens of Kohima City.
KVYO however stated that they recognised the pertinent issue of multiple taxation by anti-social elements, self-styled syndicates and unscrupulous individuals, while appreciating the initiatives of the KCCI.
They also acknowledged the state government’s prompt response to the demands of the business community during its cabinet meeting held on April 26, and directing the director general of police (DGP) to curb illegal rampant taxation, extortion, and kidnappings. KVYO requested the state government to sincerely implement its policy based on the cabinet meeting.