Dimapur: The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has written to the president and executive members of the various District Chamber of Commerce and Industry to allow for a window period of relaxation in the ongoing shutdown for citizens to stock their essential needs.
It must be noted that the CNCCI had called for an all-Nagaland Indefinite shutter down that started on Saturday, April 27. All shops and business establishments across most districts remained closed, except for healthcare facilities, educational institutions, government offices and banks.
The call for an ongoing indefinite shutdown that began in Dimapur, which kicked off in the city on Friday, April 26 and later extended across Nagaland, has triggered a surge in demand for essential commodities in neighbouring areas of Assam.
Consequently, thousands of individuals from Dimapur, Chumoukedima, Niuland districts, and other parts of Nagaland thronged to Lohorijan, Khatkhati, and Bokajan areas in Assam to procure vegetables, fish, meat, and other groceries. Fuel stations in these towns also witnessed endless queues.
In a letter addressed to all the district chambers on Saturday, April 27 the CNCCI said, “After thorough deliberation in OB meeting it was agreed unanimously to allow window period for citizens to stock the essential as many districts went for lighting shutter down without pre informing the public”.
It urged the District CCI to allow a window period for stocking essential commodities on Monday, April 29 from 12 noon – 6 pm, “for citizens to be prepared for prolonged shutter down till our demands are met”.
The CNCCI however maintained that with no satisfactory response from the Government, it shall continue with its indefinite shutter down.
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