Naga Students' Federation demands revocation of controversial Cabinet decision

• DIMAPUR — The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has demanded the immediate revocation of a recent Cabinet decision approving the regularisation of "151 assistant professors" serving on fixed pay under the department of Higher Education.
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• In a letter addressed to the chief secretary, the NSF condemned the decision, citing concerns over meritocracy, transparency, and fairness.
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• According to the federation, the Cabinet decision taken on September 11, 2024, disregards previous representations and public statements made by the NSF opposing such “arbitrary and unjustified regularisation.”
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• “Why has the department still not revoked the order, despite the demand being placed forth by the NSF, the most recent communiqué having been conveyed on 8th April 2025 during the meeting with the department concerned?
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• It must be stressed that the NSF’s opposition to this form of absorption is not new. We have consistently voiced our concerns over the years, clearly stating that such backdoor regularisation processes are detrimental to the aspirations of educated Naga youths and erode public trust in the system,” it stated.
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• The NSF further emphasised that the department of Higher Education, a crucial arm of the state government, has failed to uphold its objectives under current leadership by prioritising this regularisation.
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• “By pushing for this regularisation, the department has not only violated the principles of fair recruitment but has also tarnished the credibility of the department. The NSF views this action as vested interest, lacking transparency, and grossly unfair to aspiring candidates.
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• “Therefore, in the interest of justice and fairness, the Naga Students’ Federation demands the immediate revocation of the said Cabinet decision and further urges the government of Nagaland to requisition all sanctioned posts to the Nagaland Public Service Commission immediately,” the letter read.
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• It warned that failure to act upon the demand will compel the federation to initiate democratic measures to safeguard the interests of the student community and aspiring candidates.

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