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GPRN/NSCN condemns (NPN):

DIMAPUR, GPRN/NSCN has condemned the abduction and killing of its Regional Chairman, Angami Region, Kevingulie Yiesie whose bullet riddled body was recovered by the police on Saturday at Terhuoyiecha, Peducha village (Lalmati).
Publicity cell of the GPRN/NSCN Sunday said the killing has come as a “deep shock” to the Naga people and asserted that the enemies of the Naga people have cut down “another dear son of the soil.” It said the ‘brutal murder’ on the orders of few egocentric individuals at Hebron camp was “an act of cowardice.”
“His killing is a stark reminder to the Nagas that the political and historical right of our Nation is being dismembered to fulfill a great political debauchery,” the publicity cell said.
The GPRN/NSCN said its Angami region, under the leadership of late Kevingulie Yiesie had progressed immensely towards the path of unity and reconciliation of the Nagas.
“What he left behind is the dream that he dreamt for all of us. GPRN/NSCN shall pursue the historical and political truth of the Nagas that he courageously upheld till his last breath,” the publicity cell said. It described late Kevingulie as a doting father, a loving husband and a brave revolutionary who boldly stood for the cause of the Nagas.
The publicity said his loyalty and determination towards the Naga nation was unquestionable and that Naga history would remember his contribution and sacrifice.
It may be mentioned the bullet riddled body of Kevingulie Yiese (32) was recovered at Lalmati on Saturday at around 8 p.m.
Police had said that the deceased had gone to his residence at Medziphema but was abducted by suspected rival group in the wee hours Saturday.

“GPRN/NSCN” flays killing of Angami region chairman morungexpress
Dimapur, May 24 (MExN): The “GPRN/NSCN” expresses shock at what it alleged is the abduction and killing of its Angami region chairman, one Kevingulie Yiesie by the NSCN (IM). Stating him to be “another dear son of the soil,” the outfit’s publicity cell said “one more revolutionary who showed great promise for the future was abducted and brutally murdered on the orders of few egocentric individuals at Hebron camp”.
According to the ‘publicity cell’ message, the “GPRN/NSCN” Angami region had “progressed immensely towards the path of unity and reconciliation of the Nagas” under his leadership. “His killing is an act of cowardice. What he left behind is the dream that he dreamt for all of us” the message said while asserting to “pursue the historical and political truth” which he is said to have upheld to the last.
“It is also clear that late Kevingulie is the latest victim of the killers that survives through terrorist activities in Nagaland. He has joined hundreds of exalted Naga comrades who have fallen prey to a band of killers in the guise of freedom fighters, whose sole aim is to coerce the Nagas into submission”, the note asserted.
Late Kevingulie was also a doting father, a loving husband and a brave “revolutionary” who boldly stood for the cause and his killing is a stark reminder that political and historical right is being “dismembered to fulfill a great political debauchery”. The Angami region has lost a true patriot whose loyalty and determination is unquestionable, the note stated adding that his contribution and sacrifice shall ever be remembered.
Dimapur for action CHARTER OF PROPOSALS PUT FORTH TO CHECK CRIME (EMN
DIMAPUR, With the commercial hub of the State turning into a virtual hub for criminal activities, Dimapur has decided that the situation cannot be allowed to continue.
Presenting a charter of demands to the State Home Minister today, the Dimapur based civil society and NGOs have strongly urged that they be urgently implemented to check level of crimes and persistent harassment to the public while also impressing that a negligent approach would prove costly to all concerned.
Various civil society leaders and social activists met with Home Minister Imkong L Imchen on Sunday at Dimapur and submitted a representation proposing various measures to contain crime and anti-social activities in the city.
To create a congenial atmosphere, instil confidence and improve law and order affairs on a long-term outlook, the government has been urged to strictly conduct checks and, where deemed fit, ban all illegal unions and streamline proliferation of unions to curb the menace of taxation.
With rampant ‘taxation’ particularly making business practically untenable in the business centre of the State, the civil organisations have proposed the constitution of a high-powered commission comprising of prominent citizens, legal experts, frontal NGOs and retired judges to conduct a thorough research and study the taxation phenomenon in Dimapur which in turn would lead to some enlightenment towards tackling the menace on a long-term basis.
Among other propositions, the public organisations have also urged the government to increase police mobile squads from the existing 5 to 15 in tune with the 15 sectors of Dimapur which should be on round-the-clock 24-hr duty. It felt that such a step would close the gap between criminals and the law as public would be able to report incidents in better time thereby scaling down anti-social activities and discouraging criminal forays.
It has further asked that security personnel assigned to each mobile squad be strictly screened so that lapses do not occur at crucial moments due to poor discipline/motivation. This suggestion was clearly made keeping in mind the recent shooting of the SKK officials where one of the victims dragged himself to a mobile squad vehicle only to find no one there to help him.
Extensive IRB patrolling and community policing as a regular programme headed and supported by the district administration with guidelines and rules of conduct framed and distributed to all colony/village leaders for dissemination to local volunteers are some other proposals.
Besides, the civil society organisations have urged the government to provide restricted special empowerment to police, administration and the recognised mass based NGOs of Dimapur to deal with law and order problems peculiar to Dimapur district.
It has, moreover, urged adequate deployment of paramilitary forces in all banks/financial institutions in view of banks and business houses shifting their bases away from Dimapur due to frequent harassment.
With regard to the frequent shoot-outs in various locations where thousands of public commute daily, resulting either in death or injury to innocent victims, the government has been urged to take up stronger measures and also to involve NGOs to enforce strict adherence to ceasefire ground rules.
The organisations have also proposed revision of rape laws and award of rigorous imprisonment till death to the rapists.
The Home Minister is stated to have commended the points raised by the organisations and also appreciated the efforts of the civil society in extending support to the government. He has also assured that the proposals would be taken up with the district administration and the police who would coordinate with the NGOs and civil society to tackle the prevailing situation.
The representation was appended by representatives of the Naga Council, Women Hoho, DNSU, DMC, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce, Dimapur District GBs Association, Bank and Insurance Employees Union, Dimapur Press Club, ANPSA (Dimapur Unit), Dimapur Muslim Council, Dimapur Bengali Community, Dimapur Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship and Senior Citizens.

No end to violence in North Cachar Hills morungexpress
NC Hills, May 24 (NDTV): Niranjan Hojai and Jewel Garlosa's instructions to their cadres are very clear. Starting Sunday DHD (J) militants are assigned to massacre all Nagas inhabiting North Cachar Hills. Zemi Nagas constitute 11 per cent of the district's population dominated by the Dimasas.
The massacre was planned meticulously. Target villages were marked, food supply was kept ready and even escape routes were worked out. But something seems to have gone wrong in the planning. For the first time in months the security forces have been able to encircle the militants and choke their supply routes. Caught in the security net are a number of wanted militants, including outfit's commander Debolal Garlosa alias Daniel Garlosa, who has been leading the recent military offensive in the hills.
More than two hundred houses have already been destroyed in retaliatory violence. Twenty two people have been killed between the violence between the two communities. DHD (J), once patronized by the NSCN (IM), has now gone against its own mentor. This is a regular turf war situation sparked by a faction of 65 cadres breaking away and taking shelter at the NSCN (IM) camps in Dimapur. Killing Nagas mean hitting the NSCN (IM).
The DHD (J) has also exploited this situation while stepping up its insurgent activities -- killing people, abducting contractors, firing indiscriminately on trains and security forces. A three-hour rail journey from Guwahati takes us to Lumding, an important railway junction. It's here that the hill section begins. It was once a beautiful steam engine run meter gauge vintage train journey.
Crossing through 28 quaint stations, established when the British engineered this route through 37 incredible tunnels and hundreds of small and large bridges, Pahar Line as it is locally referred have always been a delight.
Besides its heritage value and engineering excellence this is the lifeline for a number of states in India's North East. Beyond N C Hills lies the Barak Valley in the south of Assam. Further up in Mizoram, on one side, Manipur and then Tripura. This is what the DHD (J) has taken hostage.
Since January 4, 2009, they have struck thirteen times, killing four persons and injuring several people. Their threat is underlined. Till the government declares ceasefire of hostilities they will not allow trains to pass by. Running of passenger trains have been suspended, but trains carrying goods were being forced to go through. That has stopped as well. Five stations have been abandoned by the staff. But the railway staffs say this is a temporary measure.
The management forces them to resume work. The railway has a system of siren which is sacrosanct. Four sirens mean an emergency. Six means an accident or a calamity. After recent attacks, six sirens created reactions amongst the staff, so the management has done away with the six-siren in N C Hills. Instead, four sirens is becoming a regular trend to ensure that the staff can be collected at a given time and packed off for restoration or other duties. We also found out that reporting sick in Railway hospital in Lumding is becoming a trend to avoid going on that dreadful journey.
After a series of attacks on driver the engine, a bulletproof carriage has been made. But the rest of trains carrying the staff are sitting ducks. The day before NDTV team travelled to Langting, which is not even half way through the route trains were fired upon, they were targeted again. How we got away is surprising. But a two- and-a-half thousand railway staff in this section requires immediate protection.
The security forces may have been able to avert a major militant offensive today, but the DHD (J) has emerged as the most active militant outfit in the country. They have acquired long-range and sophisticated weapons. Their monetary collection far exceeds ULFA and NDFB. Their cadres are less, but they are going all out. If Mr Chidambaram is prioritizing his renewed role, N C Hills should be somewhere in his immediate priorities.

NC Hills train services suspended

Guwahati, May 24 (The Telegraph): Goods train services have been suspended in Assam’s North Cachar Hills district till further orders because of frequent militant strikes. The decision was taken following Friday’s militant attack on a Badarpur-bound goods train that left 12 persons injured.
Dispur has rushed five companies of Assam Police battalion to five railway stations that were abandoned by railway personnel after militant attacks on trains in the district. Four of these stations are in Maibong subdivision, where Friday’s attack took place. At a high-level review meeting, Dispur had yesterday decided to deploy more security personnel and intensify joint operations in the district that is disturbed by ethnic feud and insurgency.
The meeting also favoured running of goods trains despite the attacks. However, the decision to suspend goods train services was taken late last night after the railways made an assessment of the “ground situation”. The move is a big setback for the government’s efforts to restore normality in the district as passenger train services already remain suspended since last month.
“The plan was to ply a goods train every alternate day but now that too has been derailed,” a source said. Three goods trains had plied yesterday. The services, however, will not be restored till further orders from the NF Railway’s Maligaon headquarters here, sources said. The deployment of security personnel at the abandoned railway stations has so far been completed only at Dinjaobra, 30km from Haflong. Yesterday’s attack had taken place between Dinjaobra and Langting stations. The other railway stations where the forces will be deployed are Dehakhu, Kalachan and Wadrengdisha in Maibong subdivision and Phaiding in Haflong subdivision. All these stations fall between Lumding and Haflong. The district administration has constituted peace committees to restore order in the district.
Former Prez to head Nagaland BJP morungexpress
Dimapur | May 24: The Central BJP today announced the names of the party’s state executive ad-hoc committee members, with former state BJP president M Chuba nominated to be the president to lead the unit before its reorganization. According to North East BJP in-charge P Chandrasekhar, the other state office bearers include K Medom (vice president), Vihoshe James (vice president), Vikehielie Victor (general secretary) and Yangose Sangtam (secretary). Former state BJP president Mozamo Ngullie, Johny G Rengma, Vizopal Chaya and Sunderji have been appointed special invitees to the state executive.
The party also appointed eight executive members including Khongwang Konyak, Kiko Konyak, Vipiho Rhetso, Mosa Zeliang, Vizokho Setso, Tsungkoba, Takulong and TL Merry. The morcha presidents are Evangeline (Mahila), James Vizo (BJYM), Yanbos Murry (Kissan), Lachit Kachari (Minority) and Abraham Lincoln (ST).
Chandrasekhar also announced the names of eight district presidents including Nikhevi Yeptho (Dimapur), R Sopu (Kohima), Oren Humtsoe (Wokha), Ekhan Konyak (Mon), Yamba Chang (Tuensang), Setsei (Phek), Moameren Mollier (Mokokchung) and Khuvishe Zhimo (Zunheboto).
The North East BJP in-charge has also informed that the party is in the process of initiating legal action against the State BJP leaders and two legislators who had reportedly “merged” with the NPF.



‘Haflong is finding it hard to stem the ethnic violence, this time between the Dimasas and the Zeme Nagas’ A Telegraph picture
Tough call for Dispur Northeast Echoes PATRICIA MUKHIM The Telegraph
In the heat and dust of the Lok Sabha elections, the Dimasa problem seems to have been pushed onto the backburner. But such inconvenient issues have a habit of resurfacing with a vengeance. Now it appears that the administration at Haflong is finding it hard to stem the ethnic violence, this time between the Dimasas and the Zeme Nagas. Schools have to be shut down on orders from the district administration. Viewed from distant Dispur such conflagration is like an innocuous flea bite.
But in North Cachar Hills, things are going from bad to worse. Sadly, state response is sloppy and smacks of insensitivity to the random acts of arson and cold-blooded killings.
After all this you are left wondering if NC Hills is a part and parcel of the state of Assam. In a bold attempt to raise the socio-economic status of people in NC Hills, a poverty reduction programme supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and implemented by the North Eastern Council and the DoNER ministry was launched some eight years ago. But the programme failed to make any impact mainly because the government departments showed no keenness to plug in to the programme and take the self-help groups and natural resources management groups on board.
IFAD has tried to create models wherein peoples’ participation in planning and implementation of projects is fundamental. Obviously this does not resonate with the government department’s style of functioning which is top-down and asphyxiated by bureaucratic jostling. But such projects also demonstrate the futility of short-term interventions when the system of governance is in a shambles. Also, there is a need to inquire if ethnic tensions can be ameliorated by short term development packages, which fail to deliver in the absence of adequate infrastructure.
Myopic vision
Poverty alleviation and livelihood projects do result in increased productivity within the farm, but without market linkages the products are short-sold and result in a glut in the local markets. Such myopic vision causes untold misery to farmers as they try to offload their products in distress sales.
Ginger, for instance, which sells at least for Rs 40 per kilogram in the state capitals, is sold at a throwaway price of Rs 10-12 per kg at the farm head. Add to that the exotic medicinal plants, which such projects promote, with the promise of a buy back guarantee, which more often than not falls through, and it only exacerbates the farmers’ problems.
Catch-22
The moral of the story is that there is no alternative to investment in infrastructure such as good roads, educational institutions, hospitals and health care facilities as well as other institutions of excellence. It is not by accident that all the tribes of the Northeast hanker for a university within their area. They find it financially taxing to leave their hearths and homes to study elsewhere and believe that if university was closer home they would derive benefits from it.
There is, of course, a counter argument against such demands, particularly by those who look at universities purely as centres of learning to be kept out of the influence of politics and patronage. But look at it this way: A university in Guwahati, Dibrugarh or Silchar hardly has any space for the tribes, in this case, the Dimasa people. A study of the ratio of students and teachers in such universities would reveal that they belonging to the dominant community.
This explains why the tribes in the periphery of Assam strike back every now and again. For those who have succeeded in climbing the educational and economic ladder by virtue of privilege again argue that merit should be the only criterion for getting into a university. But when will those who are deprived of quality education succeed to jump the barriers and enter the university by merit? Is that not why the state promotes affirmative action?
Unfortunately, even this seems like too little too late for those who constitute the development backlog of this country. All violent ethnic assertions are rooted in the fight for scarce resources. In an area where state intervention has been minimal the resources are perceived to be scarcer. Growing populations require land for settlement and agriculture. For the tribes, land is a non-negotiable resource because it is linked to their culture, worship and world view. Land is simply not a commodity with a price tag. When that land slowly changes hands from the indigenous settlers to those who enter as interlopers, it leads to considerable social tensions.
Rule of terror
The audacious foray by the NSCN (I-M) into NC Hills and their tax collection activity by terrorising the local population was perceived by the Dimasas as a loss of face for them. They needed to reclaim their prestige and power and to show the interlopers that they mean business.
Soon the Dimasas had created their own militant outfits to counter the NSCN (I-M). It is a different matter that such militant outfits usually end up doing harm to their own people. So far as migration is concerned, it is always a challenge to contain the spillover of population from neighbouring states because borders became frozen entities only after the firming up of boundaries, first by the British and later as a result of state formation.
Populations have been left stranded on both sides of the border and they easily cross over wherever they see life to be a little better. NC Hills is also home to the Zeme Nagas, the Kukis, Hmars and a big chunk of non-tribals who are now settled in what was once the kingdom of the Kachari kings.
Ethnicity
In fact, Dimapur, the economic capital of Nagaland today, once belonged to the Kacharis who now call themselves Dimasas. Robert M. Sapolsky, professor, Stanford University, says small homogenous ethnic groups can become nightmares of conformity and can easily be motivated to “otherise” those who do not belong to the group.
These homogenous groups can be dangerous for outsiders unless some amount of social engineering takes place. This can be through voluntary economic exchanges, which are mutually beneficial. Such social engineering can take place provided there are no attempts to get political power by creating differences.
Alas! Such is not the case in the Northeast today. One reason why Dispur can continue to remain insouciant is because of infighting among the tribes and their proclivity to be corrupt when provided with development funds. If the tribal leaders were more committed to the welfare of their brethren perhaps NC Hills, Karbi Anglong and the Bodoland Territorial Council would not be the deserts that have been by-passed by civilisation. Now that the NC Hills is burning, Dispur is expected to rush the necessary reinforcements and also to contain the arson and killing where innocents suffer. But if Dispur fails to stir from its slumber, Delhi must crack the whip. We cannot have a state government that does not respond even when blood and gore dot its landscape.
(The writer can be contacted at patricia17@rediffmail.com)
NE looks forward for development and peace Agencies)
Guwahati, May 23: Economic stimuli and peace - that’s what India’s restive northeastern region is looking for as the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government begins its second term at the centre. Some of the eight northeastern states are also hoping for a repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which is aimed at tackling insurgency.
“The prime minister has a base in Assam’s principal city Guwahati and the UPA has a record of giving priority to the development of economically backward northeast.

People are expecting more to speed up development, improve connectivity and infrastructure besides efforts to bring back peace,” said Nityananda Das, a political science professor at Tripura University. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is hoping for greater focus on connectivity and infrastructure.
“We are definitely optimistic that the new UPA government will give more attention towards development of the region. The Assam government will definitely be asking for more economic packages and we are confident of getting a positive response,” Gogoi told newsmen in Guwahati.
“The creation of more employment opportunities, providing social security to all sections of society and establishing peace are some of the priority issues of the landlocked northeastern region.” The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 (AFSPA) had become a major poll issue during the Lok Sabha elections in the northeastern region, especially in Manipur, with demands for its repeal becoming louder.
“The repeal of the AFSPA is the main issue in Manipur before the new UPA government while terrorism is a cause of concern for the centre,” said Rajkumar Kalyanjit Singh, a social activist. After many years, the Congress has won both the Lok Sabha seats from militancy-ravaged Manipur.
In fact, the northeastern region, which has 25 seats, has sent 13 Congress MPs to the Lok Sabha. The Bodo People’s Front is an ally of the UPA and the Assam United Democratic Front (AUDF) has also declared its support.
The Congress is in power in five northeastern states - Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Mizoram - while the Left Front, the Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) and the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) have been ruling Tripura, Nagaland and Sikkim respectively.
While Tripura is Left-ruled, it too expects generous help from the centre. Chief Minister Manik Sarkar told journalists: “The UPA has got the mandate of the people to rule the country. We would observe the functioning of the new UPA government and its attitude towards northeast India for the time being and then we would take our course of action.”
Gautam Das, CPI-M spokesman in Tripura, told IANS: “We are hopeful that the UPA government would not deprive the northeastern region of developmental programmes and suitably utilise the region’s untapped resources.” The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is a separate ministry to look after the northeast region. But Mani Shankar Aiyar, who had taken several initiatives as DoNER minister, has lost the elections.
Hectic lobbying for more ministers from northeast Congress leaders including Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and his Manipur counterpart Okram Ibobi Singh are camping in New Delhi to lobby for more ministerial seats for the northeast in the Manmohan Singh government. In the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government there were two cabinet ministers and one minister of state from the eight northeastern states in the 87-member union council of ministers.
In the first UPA government, Congress heavyweight from Silchar in Assam, Santosh Mohan Dev was heavy industries and public enterprises minister. He lost the elections this time to Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kabindra Purakayastha. Senior Congress leader from Meghalaya P.R. Kyndiah was given the ministry of tribal affairs last time but he did not contest the elections in 2009.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in the first round of oath taking Friday, has elevated former union minister of state for chemicals, fertilizers and mines, Bijoy Krishna Handique to cabinet minister rank. “As the Congress this time has done well as compared to previous elections, more ministerial berths should be allotted for the region,” said Tapas Dey, a senior Congress leader.
Of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the eight northeastern states, the Congress has won 13 seats, two more than in the 2004 polls. The Bodo People’s Front (BPF), a pre-poll ally, won one seat. Manipur Chief Minister Singh, before leaving for New Delhi, told reporters in Imphal: “We do expect a minister from our state as both the seats in Manipur have been comprehensively won by the Congress.” Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang said: “For all-round development of the region and adequate representation in the union council of ministry at least four union ministers should be from the region.”
Barring Sikkim, Nagaland and Tripura, the Congress is ruling in Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. The Assam United Democratic Front (AUDF), a regional party with a largely Muslim support base, and Nagaland’s ruling People’s Front (NPF) have won one seat each. Both the parties have declared their support to the UPA government.
“The influential tea lobby in Assam and Tripura are pushing for the inclusion of former union health minister Paban Singh Ghatowar, a Congress MP from Dibrugarh in Assam. A delegation comprising Assam ministers and legislators led by state Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain met Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Pranab Mukherjee and Congress president’s political adviser Ahmed Patel in New Delhi,” said a Congress leader. “The BPF, an ally of Congress in Assam, has also demanded a berth for its parliamentarian Sansuma Khunggur Bwismuthiary,” the Congress leader told IANS.
Naga craze for fair skin Morung (MExN)
An array of fairness cream and beauty product range put up for sale in one of the shops in Dimapur Market. (Morung Photo)
Dimapur: Most people want to have fair skin. The obsession for fair skin is seemingly rooted since time immemorial where being fair was considered beautiful by all means, irrespective of the crooked nose or squint eyes. And Nagas are quite familiar with this apparition. Yes, Nagas prefer fair skin. It may seem a little strange considering most Nagas have fair complexion. But this till doesn’t stop them from making ‘fairness creams’ the highest selling cosmetic product in the local market.
According to the county’s sales manager of the renowned international cosmetic brand Mary Kay, in Nagaland, the company’s fairness cream is the largest selling range of products in addition to being the second largest contributor of sales in the entire country. The most prominent name in fairness cream- ‘Fair & Lovely’ has been a hot favourite for generations among Nagas as well. Some people swear by it. The cream which comes in a tube is affordable and associated with a trustworthy brand ‘Hindustan Unilevel Limited,’ has captured the imagination of Nagas with pretty looking faces in its advertisements. The marketing formula adopted by the company has actually prompted many Nagas especially girls to try the product irrespective of the end result. Even men are targeted with ‘Fair and Handsome.’ And most men this daily spoke to don’t deny that they use it or have tried using.
Most shops across Dimapur selling cosmetic products say that ‘Fair & Lovely’ is the most preferred among whitening creams. Ponds and Garnier fairness and lightening creams also sell well but not as good as ‘Fair & Lovely,’ shopkeepers say. The manager of Ankit stores located in church road says that ‘Fair & Lovely’ cream sells on a daily basis. Renowned herbal queen Shehnaz Hussain’s fairness products sell most among herbal products, it is observed. Most beauty parlours offering facial treatments say that Shehnaz Hussain’s treatments are the most preferred among Naga customers.
Second to the ‘Fair & Lovely’ fairness cream are the Burmese made creams which throng Hazi Park market. Nagas who indulge in China and Burma made cosmetics also often look for fairness products. According to a man who owns a shop in Hazi Park selling such products, two names ‘Jiaoli’ and ‘Ruiqian’ fairness creams is the highest selling. These shops which deal mostly in wholesale trade say that people from mostly small towns buy these creams in bulks. On an average daily basis, these two ‘imported’ brands sell higher than any other product available in these shops. The rush doesn’t end here. Fairness face wash and soaps also move off the rack often. Godrej’s fairness soap is a big hit among many young girls, sales people say. So no matter how much Nagas deny the love for fair skin, the market proves otherwise.



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