Dimapur, August 8: NBCC youth team conducted ‘Clean Election Campaign’ with the students of Nagaland University, Lumami, on August 5 where students were encouraged to imbibe the principles of ‘conviction, determination and participation’ to bringing about transformation for a clean and fair elections.
Dr. Neizo Puro, Assistant Professor, NU, delivered a welcome address, while Rev. Dr. Mechiehol Savi and Hekato Awomi, president NBCCYD, spoke and challenged the gathering.
Rev. Dr. M Savi, in his speech, pointed out that life, freedom of will, identity and date of birth are God given birth rights and should be utilized properly in the context of Nagaland to conduct clean election. The two main problems in the State according to him are spiritual and social problems where election is one acute social problem. By citing MM Thomas about the role of the church, he said church could involve in three ways namely prophetic criticism, constructive participation and righteous reconciliation. Besides, he challenged the NU students to look at the life of Gandhi who brought the British empire to her knees in transferring power with his weapon of non violent resistant. In the context of discrimination based on skin color, he also cited Martin Luther King Jr who took the challenge and brought equality in social life in America. He said both activists followed three words: conviction, determination and participation.
“To take part in clean election campaign, life may be threatened but if we follow these three words, it can become a reality in our state,” he said.
Miss Khrievi Sahu, Youth Coordinator NBCC, administered signing of Pledge Card, while the Youth Secretary, Vikuo Rhi, delivered an introductory note also led the interaction session and Toshi Sanglir, YS ABAM, pronounced the benediction.
