Tobu-Mopong-Longching Area Joint Committee (TMLAJC) for NH 702 & 702B has expressed opposition to the purported move to alter the “legitimately prepared and approved” detail project report (DPR) of Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and divert the national projects without any substantial reasons.
In a representation addressed to the minister PWD (NH), the committee convenor Aknyu Konyak, co-convenor A.M. Kaiba Konyak and secretary Hongnaw H.A Konyak stated that they strongly opposed partial diversion of NH702 at Longching sector and complete diversion of NH 702B from Mon and Tuensang districts to Mokokchung district.
The committee requested the minister not to divert the two NHs in any form, but to implement the projects as approved earlier.
They also demanded positive response in written confirming the retention of NH.702 & NH 702B as per the original proposal. Failing which, the committee said the people of Tobu-Mopong- Longching areas living under five administrative HQs namely Tobu, Monyakshu, Mopong, Angjangyang and Longching would be compelled to “fight for our rights with all possible means until our demands are fulfilled.” In the event of any unfortunate circumstances that may arise, the committee said the responsible authority would bear all the responsibility.