Kohima: In response to the failure of authorities to initiate work on the ongoing two-lane construction of NH-2, the Lotha tribe in Nagaland has announced an indefinite bandh along the stretch in Wokha district from February 8.
A consortium of apex civil society organizations (CSOs) from Wokha district has declared an indefinite bandh on the national highway passing through the district.
The stretch covers NH-2 (previously NH-61) from KM 72.40 to KM 83.00 in Wokha district. The bandh is scheduled to commence from 6 am on February 8, 2024.
The decision to impose the indefinite bandh comes after a five-day ultimatum was served to the Deputy Commissioner of Wokha. Despite the expiry of the ultimatum on February 6, 2024, the concerned authorities, including the District Administration, Department of National Highways Nagaland, and the contractor (TTC Infra India), failed to commence the construction work.
The tribal bodies included the Lotha Hoho, Lotha Eloe Hoho, Lotha Students’ Union, Wokha District Village Council Chairman Association, Joint Action Committee, Wokha Town Colonies Chairmen Union, and All Commercial Vehicle Association Wokha.
outlined their demands, which include addressing various grievances previously communicated to the authorities and the immediate commencement of the stalled construction work.
The bodies informed that all vehicles originating from other districts will be prohibited from entering Wokha district. Citizens intending to travel through Wokha district have been advised to plan their travel accordingly.
Intra-district vehicular movement have been exempted with the exception of government registered vehicles.
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Exemptions from the bandh have been granted to essential services, including police, paramilitary forces, medical services (including ambulances and private vehicles transporting patients or deceased individuals), fire and emergency services, postal services, and members of the press.
The organizers of the bandh have issued an earnest appeal to the Naga community to recognise their legitimate demand for better roads and to extend their cooperation and support in their pursuit of justice.
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