The African writer, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o says that language is central to a peoples’ definition in relation to the world around them. It also has a dual character as a means of communication and a carrier of
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Procedural democracy does not guarantee justice, nor does it create conditions that are necessary for peace. All it really cares about is statistics, and so long as the statistic reflects the desired outcome, i
Amidst the pouring of appeal for free and fair elections, Nagaland on February 23, 2013 stood to the test of democracy as it voted to elect a new set of representatives and a government of the people. While the
It is very positive to note that Nagas in general and our political class in particular are passionate about God, politics and exhorting one another (in the name of God, development and political vision). In fa
Aheli MoitraLast year, the Manipur legislative assembly election was boycotted by a number of prominent Naga people. It was not meant to be group action. The boycotting individuals had made their decision on th
The ideals and yearning for a Clean and Fair election is not a new phenomenon. However, the assumption that an accountable, clean, fair, and transparent process are inherently rooted and naturally existing in p
Historical experience has demonstrated the 20th century to be a century of ‘State-determination,’ and one that is now known to have been the cruelest, bloodiest, and violent ever in human history. Yet, in t
Does political ideology and party principles matter to our politicians? Not in any way. In fact there are very few politicians—a Dr Shurhozelie of the regional party NPF or Dr SC Jamir, a staunch Congressman
As expected the Naga political issue is once again finding center stage as Nagaland prepares to vote in the upcoming Assembly Election on February 23, 2013. All political parties including the national parties
Aheli Moitra…democracy, we all fall down. But such is the nature of love. It institutionalizes format, unacceptable as it might be. It cares not if it creates war, and calls it fair. But like nationalism, eve
In today’s present world order democracy is a political system and construct whose legitimacy too often goes unquestioned. The rhetoric and rituals of democracy, as seen from the dominant worldview, have come
Beneath the tranquil façade, the conflict in the Naga situation has reached such a sophisticated level that ‘the powers that be’ would even dare say that conflict no longer exists. This fallacy is revealed
Both the Members of Parliament belonging to the ruling NPF in Nagaland have decided to contest the February 23 Assembly Election in the State. It is obvious that to become an MLA and hold the post of a Minister
Aheli MoitraA little scavenger girl at the Dimapur District Sports Complex asked me today if I had seen Indira Gandhi. She wore a tattered home gown and about 10 Congress caps left behind at the stadium. Four o
In the backdrop of media reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh along with other Congress leaders including UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi would be coming to Nagaland for
In the midst of all the cynicism raised about whether we can have free and fair elections on February 23, 2013, there is a silver lining in the form of a resolution adopted by the office of the Medziphema Sub-d
The Manmohan Singh led Union Cabinet has issued an ordinance to fight sexual crimes against women. The ordinance got the assent of the President Pranab Mukherjee. Some would say that the government has shown it
K Filip SumiRecently, the Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) voted former member of Dimapur Municipal Council, Lipok Pongen against president of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee, S.I. Jamir to contest the Feb
The Clean Election Campaign of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has been appreciated by many people who are concerned by the manner in which elections in the past have been conducted in the Christian
Aheli MoitraIs anyone watching Nepal next door? Since the last week of December, Kathmandu has been protesting the robbery and rape of “Sita Rai” on November 21 by on-duty civil servants of the State. For a
