After Naga Students' Federation, more student bodies issue prohibitive orders

• 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.
  
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• 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”.

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• “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.
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• 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.”
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• “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.
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• 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.
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• “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.
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• “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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• “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.
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• The SSUD encouraged all Sangtam students and aspirants to actively participate in the ongoing agitation against the alleged arbitrary appointment of assistant professors.
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• 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.