The Nagaland government has appealed to the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) not to go ahead with the proposed indefinite shutdown of businesses across nine districts starting May 19. The indefinite shutdown decision was announced by Khekugha Muru, president of CNCCI, the parent body of the 11 District Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCIs) in the state.

They are demanding that the state government nominate representatives from DCCIs into all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), particularly town councils. The districts which would join the proposed indefinite shutdown are Dimapur, Chumoukedima, Niuland, Peren, Wokha, Zunheboto, Phek, Tseminyu, and Meluri. Talking to PTI here, Nagaland government Advisor for Municipal Affairs and Urban Development, and MLA Zhaleo Rio, said that the government has already made significant efforts to include members of the business community in civic decision-making.