The Lotha Hoho convened a meeting on May 15 at Merapani (Maraj\u00fc) Village Council Hall to address concerns regarding the alignment of the Foothill Road, which runs through Wokha district and connects several regions across Nagaland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting was attended by the Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC), led by convener Supu Jamir, alongside 22 aggrieved villagers, seasonal chairmen, and representatives from the Lotha Hoho, Lotha Eloe Hoho, and Merapani Village Councils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lotha Hoho chairman Er. Mhondamo Ovung reaffirmed the organization\u2019s commitment to protecting the interests of the Lotha community. He cited the Hoho\u2019s earlier letter, submitted to the Chief Engineer of Roads & Bridges (NPWD) on June 4, 2024, reiterating their stance on the road\u2019s alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To emphasize the importance of the Foothill Road project, the Lotha Hoho reaffirmed its commitment to its earlier stance and acknowledged the concerns of the 22 aggrieved villagers from the Changpang and Bhandari circles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hoho also expressed support for the press statement issued by the Lotha Lower Range Organization, published in local dailies on May 13, urging adherence to the original alignment of the Nagaland Foothill Road within its jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 22 aggrieved villagers from Changpang and Bhandari circles expressed strong opposition to the newly proposed road alignment under the ongoing NFHR project. They reaffirmed their stance that the Foothill Road should follow the previously agreed-upon alignment, which benefits the majority of local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In support of the Lotha Hoho\u2019s decision, the 22 villagers attended the meeting and firmly declared that they would not accept the proposed realignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During discussions, members of the Lotha Hoho highlighted the significance of the road project in advancing the welfare and interests of the Lotha community. Members of the NFHRCC supplemented the discussion by recounting how the Foothill Road was conceptualized and eventually materialized after several attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting concluded with a resolution stating that no alternate realignment or deviation from the proposed road would be allowed, as it would negatively impact the affected Foothill stretch under Wokha district, particularly in the Bhandari and Changpang circles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The congregation unanimously endorsed this decision, warning that failure to acknowledge their position could lead to democratic agitation or, if necessary, a complete halt in Foothill Road construction across Wokha district.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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