Nagaland government’s decision to keep assistant professors on hold draws flak from ANCSU

• DIMAPUR — The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) also expressed disapproval of the Nagaland government’s decision to keep in abeyance the absorption of 147 assistant professors and librarians.
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• In a statement, the ANCSU highlighted that it had previously appealed to the government via a letter dated April 19, urging a rollback of the absorption order, considering the interests of students, aspirants, and the sanctity of academic institutions.
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• “However, the state government disregarding this issue even after several representations from various organisations, evidently demonstrated the failure of its commitment towards educational welfare of students in the state,” the ANCSU stated.

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• Also, the union demanded that the government ensure the current situation does not disrupt the upcoming Undergraduate Even Semester Examinations, scheduled to take place from May 5 to May 29, and that results are declared on time.
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• "Should the government fail to act with urgency, the union, in compliance with the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) Ultimatum dated April 21, 2025, will be compelled to initiate democratic agitations in defence of students’ and aspirants' rights," the statement read.
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• It expressed hope that the government will prioritise the needs of students and uphold public accountability to prevent potential unrest within the educational institutions.