The Dimapur Ao Youth Organization (DAYO) has reiterated its firm stance against extortion and illegal taxation by any organization targeting the Ao community members in Dimapur and surrounding areas. With the festive season underway, DAYO has expressed concern over increased reports of intimidation and extortion targeting livelihood earners, entrepreneurs, business establishments, and government employees.
DAYO emphasized that they will uphold the December resolution of 2018 of their apex Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) opposing any form of threat and intimidation to its bonafide members which will not only be dealt with as per the prevailing law of the land but also as per the customary law and practice.
DAYO has been an adherent advocate and uphold the principle of “One Government, One Tax” which is a collective public resolution and mandate of the people, it added.
The organization called upon all members of the Ao community to remain vigilant and united against such instances of extortion and illegal taxation. It also urged the people to report such incidences through the DAYO Helpline 8974851911 for prompt and necessary action.
“We appeal to all fellow Nagas and citizens of Dimapur to work unitedly to emancipate from all forms of socio-economic injustice and to ensure a just and peaceful environment during this season of love and peace,” it added.