On the question of Talukdar’s appointment as GB of the New Market, Dimapur, DDGBA said that even if he owned many properties in Dimapur and is a resident of Khatkutti, Assam, no action could be taken up against him as he was appointed by the Nagaland government.
By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent
Reacting to a comment made by president of Rising People’s Party (RPP) Joel Naga, with regard to the appointment of non indigenous Naga Abdul Kayum Talukdar as the Gaon Bura (GB) of New Market, Dimapur, the Dimapur District GBs’ Association (DDGBA) on Sunday stated that the “show cause notice” served to Joel was aimed at seeking a clarification.
The GB association pointed out that Joel Naga being a political leader should have at least taken into account the sentiments of the people while sharing his personal opinion. DDGBA also expressed dismay over Joel’s personal opinion made public at a press conference held on October 7 in Dimapur.
Informing that a five-member fact finding team has already been formed, the association said the person in question, Abdul Kayum Talukdar, has been suspended for three months as there is an issue. The findings of DDGBA shall be submitted to DC Dimapur since appointment or termination is not in their domain.
On the question of Talukdar’s appointment as GB of the New Market, Dimapur, DDGBA said that even if he owned many properties in Dimapur and is a resident of Khatkutti, Assam, no action could be taken up against him as he was appointed by the Nagaland government.
With regard to an allegation put by the NSCN (I-M) on the issue of Talukdar owning land measuring about 100 bighas in Dimapur, DDGBA said the association was not informed about it or the same question was not addressed to the office of the association either from the NSCN (I-M) or the district administration or any other individual.