Any formation of association is to fulfill certain aims and objectives with some vested interests for the good of few people or the public in general. All associations and organizationscontribute towards the growth of the society. The birth of associationin Naga society shows that much is still to be done for the betterment of Nagaland. Initiatives from various stages of life has produced its fruits to a great extent.
All the same, there can be a growing clash between different organizations or associations. The struggle can be internal or external. The breakdown of Naga Hoho and Naga Mothers Associationfew months back is a great lesson for Nagas.Difference in opinion swept them away from each other. One to the North Pole, another to the South Pole. They spent some days and months in the darkness of their rights and pretended not to meet each other again for the rest of their life. I hope they hadtruly reconciled for thecommon good of the Nagas.
The Naga Hoho and NMA have achieved its height and made remarkable impact in Naga society.Likewise, the standing position of Naga Tribes Council (NTC),Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) and Naga Apex Body gave some valuable inputs for Nagas. All these groups have in fact done their best to raise Nagaland a bit higher and greater. There are other numerous groups who dream of peace and stability in Nagaland. This has led to the birth of several and numerous groups. Many associations are born in the cesareansection of the Naga society.They are afraid to go throughnormal delivery.
At present, the bursting forth of associations has become uncontrollable in Naga society. It has overtaken the number of illegal Bangladeshis in Nagaland. A collection of few individuals become organization the next hour and form an association the next day. Every small group seeks recognition in the society. It has therefore come to an extent where clash of interests and benefits become prerogative. All claim to be higher than the other in every aspect. Therefore, the common people are tossed in confusion as to which association is the highest body in Nagaland. There must be an association which stands as a conglomeration or opus of all associations and organizations in Nagaland.
Which is the highest body in Nagaland? Is it Naga Hoho, NTC, NMA, JCC, Naga Apex Body or some other association?I am confused like any other common man. Just take a walk in the town. Ask any passerby, “Which is the highest body (association) in Nagaland?” The reply will be, “Ahhh, I am not sure because there are many associations.” Ask the same question to teachers and students in the school. You will get different answers. This indicates that we are still not clear about the standing position of the existing associations.Yes, they all occupy the highest place in their own field of work, but whom do they pay their highest respect? This will bring out the answer to the existing confusion.
It will be kind enough to clarify such confusion so that we all know whom to trust and depend on. If not there can be many associations and organizations in sheep’s clothing eating away the green pastures of Nagaland.
Yours Sincerely,
Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing
Kohima
tisislawkhing@gmail.com
