Diphupar Naga Youth Organization turns 50
Morung Express News
Dimapur | October 20
Member of Legislative Assembly, Jacob Zhimomi, has termed ‘ism’ as the greatest enemy of progress and said there cannot be any worthwhile economic development in the state if Nagas continue to profess or practice this ‘ism.’
“The present primary concern is that ‘ism’ has crept in among various Naga tribes and today we are all victims of this ism”, the MLA said in his address at the inaugural programme of the two-day golden jubilee celebration of Diphupar Naga Youth Organization (DNYO), which kicked off Friday evening at the village local ground.
He said Naga society has to do away ‘ism’ and other issues, which are creating hurdles to progress and development.
Jacob, who is also the chief host of the jubilee celebration, called upon Nagas, particularly the youth; to seriously ponder on the economic situation of the Nagas and the future they are headed to. Commenting on Naga society’s obsession with western culture, he said most Nagas try to ape western lifestyle and trends without being aware of ground realities and economic conditions.
He said whereas western civilizations can live out their lifestyles due to sound economy, Naga people cannot afford similar lifestyles as they are totally dependent on Government of India for their economic subsistence. He said while other people have work culture, industries and infrastructure to boast of, Naga society is a non-producing society largely due to lack work culture.
Naga society imports skilled or unskilled workers for their every day works and requirements, from construction of houses to working in the fields, and at the same time complain about rising unemployment among youths in the state.
He reminded the youths that no job is beneath one’s dignity and that if one desires to lead a lavish lifestyle, then one should also be ready to work.
On the occasion, Jacob reminded that jubilee is also a time for retrospection of past achievements and make plans for the future. Congratulating DNYO for completion of 50 years, he said Diphupar village has also become a symbol of unity as all Naga tribes co-exist peacefully in the village.
Highlights of the inaugural day included welcome address by Hyunilo Anilo Khing, executive member DNYO, a tribute to DNYO pioneers by DNYO president, Vekre Puro, speech by head GB, Kekhwetsu Khutsoh, message by Rev. Candid Sareo, opening act by Diphupar Sumi Youth Organization and special numbers by jubilee choir and Angami Youth Organization Diphupar.
