Mokokchung, July 21: A major political development has emerged within the District Congress Committee (DCC) Mokokchung after more than 60 party members tendered their mass resignation on Tuesday, citing dissatisfaction with the leadership of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC).
The resignations include members from the DCC, Mahila Congress, Youth Congress and other party wings.
Speaking to Nagaland News Network over the phone, former DCC Mokokchung Secretary Prakash Aley said the resignations were prompted by repeated violations of the party’s constitution and alleged interference by the state leadership in district affairs.
According to Aley, the Congress constitution mandates that district presidents and office bearers should be elected by the district. However, he alleged that appointments were instead made by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and the NPCC.
He claimed that the constitutionally elected DCC President Watimongba Aier, whose tenure is valid until 2027, was effectively replaced when Imkong Yanger was appointed as district president on March 30, 2026. Subsequently, on July 4, 2026, I. Temsu Jamir was appointed as another DCC president without revoking the earlier appointment, creating confusion with three individuals holding claims to the post.
Aley further alleged that the NPCC also appointed district office bearers without consulting the district committee, leading to internal divisions, confusion and dissatisfaction. He said repeated objections raised by the district leadership went unaddressed, leaving members feeling sidelined and victimized.
Responding to the development, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee President and Member of Parliament S. Supongmeren Jamir told Nagaland News Network that while he had heard about the resignations, he had not yet received the official resignation letters.
He described the issue as “solvable” and said the party would hold discussions to resolve the matter. Jamir added that the recent changes were part of a reorganization process and appealed to the members not to resign, stating that many of the senior Congress leaders who have served the party for years would be accommodated with suitable responsibilities within the organization.
