The Mangmetong Yimlang Riongsanger Putu Menden, in a statement, dismissed a report circulated by the Mangmetong Yimlang Citizens’ Forum in the media on March 12, 2026. The Putu Menden clarified that it is not aware of the development reported by the Forum and does not recognize it.
Further, the Putu Menden stated that the persons responsible for circulating the report on social media will be held accountable and that it will pursue the matter till the end.
The Putu Menden’s clarification comes after a report by this newspaper titled “Mokokchung: Koridang by-election race heats up with more contenders” was published online.
The clarification was issued by Alemtemjen, chairman, and Posonungsang, secretary of Mangmetong Yimlang Putu Menden.