DIMAPUR, DEC 24 (NPN) : Close on the heels of state government notifying the creation of three new districts, Yimkhiung community members from Shamator, Pungro, Chessore, Old-Showuba circles Thursday took out mega rallies demanding the state government to expedite upgradation of Shamator sub-division to district Hqs.
According to a report from IA Shamator, the thousands of people gathered at Shamator town public ground under the aegis of Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) to press for district demand. After the rally, the participants marched to ADC office and submitted representation to district administration. The rally led by YTC president S Throngso and his colleagues was attended by Yimkhiung Akherü Arihako (YAA), Yimkhiung Women Organisation, Shamator Town Public Forum and others.
They said state government had “unconditionally” assured the people of Yimkhiung tribe that Shamator would be upgraded to district. They also said Yimkhiung tribe was the second largest in terms of population and territory in eastern Nagaland, but have been divided into four different districts and seven assembly constituencies. Therefore, YTC has demanded a “united and immediate district” for the people of Yimkhiung at the earliest.
It may be mentioned that the cabinet on December 18, 2021, approved creation of three new districts– Tseminyu, Chümoukedima and Niuland. It was reported that the cabinet, in principle, had also approved granting district status to Shamator. However, it was learnt that creation of a separate district (Shamator) would be made possible only if different tribes inhabiting the sub-division agreed on the matter.
Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/yimkhiungs-hold-rally-demanding-district-for-shamator/247315.html
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