In the recent letter to the Chief Minister by 5 tribes committee (on review of reservation policy) some concerning facts are revealed which the government needs to publicly rectify or adjourn which otherwise, sounds fallacious and misleading.
It is an interesting merit to learn that some backward tribes (which means the 11 BTs of Nagaland) have benefited to the extent of even surpassing many advanced tribes. The government should come up with latest and accurate data of tribe-wise employment in various departments of the state. This will show clear transitive picture to the claims put forth. The recent tribe-wise employment data of Home department (Nagaland Police) that surfaced ahead of the 4th Session of 14th NLA doesn’t meet up the terms. So, does it equate in other remaining departments too?
The reverse diplomacy of either rule it or over-rule the matter doesn’t quite substantiate in the context. I believe that, reservation needs slow pace transition if at all intended and not hasty revocation. Demanding to either rule out existing 37% or substitute it with 63% (remaining unreserved quota) is just making a mockery of extended issue. Again the government comes in the picture; it should explain why the state couldn’t get rid of reservation system despite many decades of its implementations. Over the years, it had only increased the percentage to existing share. And yes, it should ponder as to which sections were actually deprived during the 47 years of quota system in the state.
To put staggering things into perspective, one must understand the turmoil of the policy which was never really materialised as projected. Reservation comes into the scene only with advertisement or open door recruitments and the rest method is history with untitled anomalies. The unreserved or advanced tribes have rightly demanded for parity and fair share because this will remind the government to look for quicker trajectory to meet the specifications for which the policy was introduced. There is no doubt that though lately, a careful review should be necessited prioritising the genuine amenities for equal uplift of all tribes. If not, then it will be an everlasting burden for all stakeholders.
Nato Y Chang
Saksi, Tuensang
(natokangz@gmail.com)
