Chukitong Range Students’ Union (CRSU) has condemned the “dramatic act” committed by certain individuals with “vested interests”, who erected billboards and banners in the name of CRSU and its affiliated village units without official consent.
In a press release, CRSU president Bipenthung Ngullie and general secretary Yantsow N. Ezung said the union was anguished to learn that some volunteers who were engaged in putting up unauthorised election slogans were paid to do the same.
In this regard, CRSU stated that it would “magnanimously” support any constructive activities for the upliftment of the student community and the public in general “but not in the manner such as displayed with ulterior motives.”
CRSU said it had no objection in removing the billboards and banners as it was put up coinciding with the historic celebration day of a “particular clan” in the community which has “deeply hurt the sentiments of the clan members.” CRSU has warned individuals provoking trouble in social media by spreading false information that they would be held responsible for inciting trouble in its jurisdiction.