Members of the Naga Students’ Federation and Naga Students’ Union Delhi after the consultative meet held as part of the NSF’s 3rd phase tour itinerary, on February 28.
Dimapur, March 2 : A consultative meeting between the Naga Students’ Federation and the Naga Students’ Union Delhi was held February 28 as a part of the NSF’s 3rd phase tour itinerary. The meeting delved into topics concerning “the dynamic relevance of Naga Students’ Union”, its leadership and likened matters pertinent to the Naga students’ organisations.
Lecturer in the JMIU, Dr. Kaisii Mao, former member of the NPMHR Delhi, Kekhrie Yhome, former president of NSUD, Dr. Reisang Vashum, and NSF president Imchatoba Imchen, spoke on the topics.
NSF and NSUD share issuesDr. Kaisii Mao in his discourse said national identity has to be created. The Nagas in particular, along the road to create “national” identity, have become more reactive, he observed. Rather, he said, the Nagas should be pro-reactive. “The biggest threat/enemy rather lies within us in our effort to create our own identity” he said.
Also, former convener of NPMHR Delhi, Kekhrie Yhome, in his address said that apart from many other factors, the Nagas’ search for solution to their protracted problem is being hindered by causes. These causes, he said, are “human frailty”, social prejudice and “entrenched paradigm”. He explained that there are people who do not desire as much that the problem should be solved; they are deeply entrenched in their own comfort zones. Yhome attributed this quality to “human frailty”.
Explaining “entrenched paradigm” as another cause, Yhome said the Nagas’ approach, “or method of tackling our Nagas issue, seems to be out of date/time”. This means a shift in paradigm with time is needed, he said. To find a solution, Yhome said, knowledge, social support and political will is needed and important. President of the NSF, Imchatoba Imchen highlighted the issues the Federation has been taking up. He also impressed upon the members present the importance of Naga reconciliation.