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Jamir, Imcha. Executive Secretary of NCRCMDCC Mokokchung. Interview, 10 May
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Lanusunep. Pastor of Changtongya Yimsen. Interview, 2 April 2014.

Lipoktemjen. Pastor of Akhoya. Interview, 5 April 2014.

LKR, R. Alem. Pastor of Changtongya Town. Interview, 16 March 2014.

Manen, C. Pastor of Changtongya Yim. Interview, 2 March 2014.

Moa, S. Pastor of Changtongya Town Centre. Interview, 20 March 2014.

Nungsang. Pastor of Alichen. Interview, 13 May 2014.

Sor, Zulu. Pastor of Longkhum. Interview, 30 April 2014.

Toshi, Imchen. Pastor of Kohima. Interview, 28 May 2014.

News Paper

Indian Express, Monday, 13 June 1994.

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