After Naga Students' Federation, more student bodies issue p
After Naga Students' Federation, more student bodies issue prohibitive orders
Following the footsteps of NSF various student bodies has directed their members to refrain from participating in the state government’s absorption of 147 assistant professors.
DIMAPUR — Following
the footsteps of Naga Students' Federation (NSF), student bodies of various
tribes have directed their members to refrain from participating in or
supporting activities that endorse the state government’s absorption of 147
assistant professors bypassing the Nagaland Public Service Commission
examination.
In a notice, the All Sümi Students Union (SKK) urged its
members to refrain from participating or engaging in support of the
notification issued to invite students and teachers to “support the arbitrary
regularisation of 147 assistant professors”.
“The SKK directs Sümi students to refrain from participating
in this process, as it violates the principles of transparency and fairness,
potentially having a negative impact on their future,” it stated.
Similarly, the Angami Students' Union (ASU) issued a strong
warning against “any authority or group attempting to mislead students into
participating in gratuitous or self-serving motives.”
In a press statement, the ASU urged “all parties” to refrain
from initiating or participating in protests or demonstrations that are
contentious and counter to the interests of the student community.
It further reiterated opposition to the absorption of
contractual teachers, citing concerns over meritocracy, fairness, and justice.
The union argued that the current system within the government has historically
disadvantaged aspiring educators while simultaneously undermining the value of
dedicated teachers already serving in a contractual capacity.
“While acknowledging the service of the contractual teachers
over the years, the implausible decision of the state government to regularise
these services abruptly is uncalled for. Therefore, the Angami Students' Union
demands an immediate rollback of the absorption order dated 18/12/2024 under
Higher Education department and further insists the state government promptly
sit with all concerned stakeholders and address the issue as a priority, as
demanded by the Naga Students' Federation,” it stated.
The Chakhesang Students' Union (CSU) also issued a directive
to all its units and members, urging them to refrain from participating in any
protests or agitations supporting the absorption of 147 assistant professors.
“While the CSU remains committed to the principles of
transparency, meritocracy, and fair recruitment in public institutions, we also
emphasise the need for responsible and peaceful discourse.
“At this juncture, the union deems it necessary to maintain
composure, allow the competent authorities to examine the matter, and not
engage in any protest activities that may lead to unnecessary unrest or
misinterpretation of intent,” it stated.
The union directed its subordinate units, institutions, and
individual members to comply with this directive. “Any act of defiance shall be
viewed seriously and dealt with as per the disciplinary regulations of the
Union,” it warned.
Also, the Sangtam Students' Union Dimapur (SSUD) declared
its opposition to any attempts by government institutions within Dimapur district
to force Sangtam students to participate in counter-protests against the CTAN
and NNQF agitation.
“The union considers such steps as an infringement of one's
personal choice and will not at all tolerate forcing the students to support a
step that is ethically, morally and legally wrong,” it stated.
The SSUD encouraged all Sangtam students and aspirants to
actively participate in the ongoing agitation against the alleged arbitrary
appointment of assistant professors.
The protest, organised by the Combined Technical Association
of Nagaland (CTAN) and the Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF), is scheduled to
resume on April 21 at 9 am in Kohima.
