In a joint announcement today, the All Commercial Vehicle Owners’ Associations of Mokokchung, Tuensang, Zunheboto, and Longleng Districts have unanimously decided to impose an indefinite “Chakka Bandh” on all commercial vehicles, effective from 9th October 2023, starting at 5:00 AM. This decision comes after the associations served a 7-day ultimatum to the Nagaland Government, demanding the disbursement/payment of commercial fares incurred during the 2023 NLA Election.
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Despite the expiry of the 7-day ultimatum, the government has failed to respond to the Associations’ demand, the statement said. In response to this, the Commercial Vehicle Owners’ Associations cautioned that heavy penalties will be imposed on those who defy the “Bandh”.
This was announced by the following representatives from the Commercial Vehicle Owners’ Associations of the four districts – Lanu Sangtem from Tuensang (contact number: 8798675375), Akheto Shohe from Zunheboto (contact number: 9862160044), Tongpangkokba from Mokokchung (contact number: 9612292004), and C Tony Yajem from Longleng (contact number: 8974624225).
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