Reacting to the statement made by PWD (NH), Mechanical & Elections minister, Nuklutoshi during the recent NPF Central Executive Council (CEC), the Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) on Friday demanded that the minister clarify his remarks made against MTLT.
In a press note, MTLT president Imkummeren Jamir and general secretary Taliakum Pongen have asked Nuklutoshi to justify on what grounds the MTLT should be de-recognised.
“Did the MTLT close offices, organise rallies with ulterior motives or with consent and support from the public facing various grievances?; How does the government distinguish/define a recognised organisation from an unrecognised organisation?; Mention instances as and when the MTLT has functioned more powerful than the Naga Hoho. Besides, in which occasion/s did the MTLT disrupt public order in Mokokchung?”—these were the questions put forth by MTLT, seeking clarification from Nuklutoshi.
Further, MTLT asked the minister to list out the recognised and unrecognised NGOs in Nagaland.
It reminded Nuklutoshi that MTLT was an organisation, “as a result of common interests for various communities in Mokokchung Town”, and in no way would the MTLT harbour ill motives towards any given individual/group.
MTLT expressed regret that their “high hopes on such a prominent leader would be dealt with such an immature blow”.