The Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) and the Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) have jointly called on the government to immediately take up the restoration and development of the Kohima–Dimapur road via Zhadima–Tsogin–Niuland, describing it as a long-neglected yet vital alternative route between the State’s capital and commercial hub.
In a joint statement, the two organisations said, “This road which stands as the only viable alternative route connecting Kohima and Dimapur has long been neglected despite its immense utility.
Unlike the main highway, the Zhadima–Tsogin–Niuland road has the potential to serve as an all-season road that can significantly ease the heavy traffic congestion between the State’s capital and commercial hub. However, its present deplorable condition has rendered it nearly unusable, causing immense hardships to commuters, transporters and the general public who depend on this route.”
The RSZ and WSYF appealed to the concerned department “to take cognizance of the matter and to immediately initiate measures for its restoration. Ensuring that this road is developed into a reliable all-weather road is not merely a matter of convenience but of necessity. It will not only benefit Kohima and Dimapur but also provide lifeline connectivity to all inter-district commuters.”
They further demanded that the government, through its concerned department, “prioritize the repairing, upgrading and preparing of the Zhadima–Tsogin–Niuland road without delay. The public has long borne the brunt of administrative negligence on this matter and any further delay will only compound the hardships faced by travelers and villagers alike.”
Reaffirming that their demand is raised “in the interest of all communities who stand to benefit from this vital road connectivity,” RSZ president Kegwayhun Tep and WSYF president Atokiho Sumi urged the government to act with urgency and restore the road to a serviceable standard at the earliest.
