Nagaland | Work halted in Nagaland as DCCI calls indefinite strike; Three districts were shut down

Nagaland | Work halted in Nagaland as DCCI calls indefinite strike; Three districts were shut down

Nagaland News

Life came to a standstill in three districts of Nagaland after the indefinite business strike called by Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) came into force on Friday.

Most shops and business establishments remained closed and the bustling streets of Dimapur, Niuland and Chumaukedima districts remained deserted.

In Dimapur, over 30,000 business

establishments were affected by the strike after the Petroleum Dealers Association of Dimapur, Niuland and Chumaukedima (PDADNC) on Thursday announced support to the protest, with petrol pumps being the worst affected.

On April 25, bustling activity began in the New Market of Dimapur, the focal point of commerce. Buyers increasingly began to stock up on perishable goods in their baskets, resulting in higher prices due to increased demand.

By afternoon, panic buying emptied the shelves of many vegetable vendors, causing prices to rise.

Potato, which usually costs Rs 20-30 per kg, was sold at Rs 35-40 in many areas, while prices of other essential commodities remained stable.

Amid the turmoil, some residents maintained their calm demeanor, saying their shopping habits remained unchanged.

While some citizens voiced support for DCCI's demands, others expressed concerns about its impact on the daily lives of the public.

Earlier, amid assurance from DCCI Vice President Shikuto Sema that promised minimal disruption in public services, volunteers were deployed in Dimapur to facilitate essential activities.

Meanwhile, private transport services united over the issue, while private buses suspended operations in a show of solidarity.

Similar bandhs are being observed across Nagaland, including Chumaukedima, Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha and Meziphema, underscoring the wider impact of the ongoing protests by Naga political groups (NPGs) against taxation and oppression.

The DCCI had announced a bandh on April 26 to protest against alleged taxation, intimidation and harassment of the business community by various NPGs.