Ri Therie: I despise Indians supporting ANNA HAZARE’s movement, especially the North-Eastern citizens of India, not because of his ideology but because of the double-standard postures they are maintaining. When our own domestic problems such as, step-motherly treatment, draconian laws, divide and rule policies etc are looming intensively, how can one just leave everything behind and starts favouring a movement that is/was called by a civil society? If we are considered members of civil society, then it would mean or measure well, the contrast between ANNA HAZARE’s and Sharmila Irom’s. Imagine them being in the opposite role; the story would have been totally dissimilar.
I respect the bill and am of the view that it could drastically bring down corruptions but, the way civil society is pressuring the Govt. is indigestible. Frankly, I am jealous and felt discriminated because of being in the minority, because, in our democracy, majority’s voices are heard and considered but minorities voices are seldom given interests. Therefore, those who are really in favour of justice should now rally behind Irom and push forward her goal instead of dancing to the tune of, bunches of dictators (ANNA’S TEAM) whose claim, though genuine, are unconstitutional and illogical.
Joel Meretsü : The old saying that It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, says it all. Common people are fed up of corruption, be it mainland Indians or North Easterners, we've all become victims of corruption in one way or the other. When someone is trying to do good, why criticise, until and unless you have some better options than them? With regard to Irom Sharmila, why blame it on bias or step motherly treatment? Ain't that funny? Just look at the attitude of our people, do we ever give a thought of supporting her by organising protest rallies or fasts? Anna Hazare fasted, people came behind him, Irom Sharmila fasted for 10 years and still on, where are our people, did we ever thought of coming behind and supporting her? What are we or our organisations doing in all these 10 years of her fast? To say the least, did we even care a bit? I seriously doubt! If we don't start a movement, how do we expect people from outside to support us? Give a thought about it. It is easy to sit and criticise people, it's always easier said than done.
Yhunyelo Tep : When we call ourselves one family, it is really puzzling, why the big brother won’t give to his younger brother what is due and just. I’m saying this with utter dismay, that the Rengmas are struggling. Our election campaign expenses rates among the highest in Nagaland. Because while we have only one seat at present, our population equals to two constituencies of others. At this situation, can’t expect much from our MLA's. They'll need to fill up their coffer first. We the younger generation in this group must sincerely reflect on d brotherhood of the different Naga tribes and treat all equally and gives each it’s due share. Otherwise, the smaller tribes are in great misery been kept at the lowest order of our development trend.
Yan Fo Kikon: To fight for the cause which we all yap and yap in our kitchens, Anna stood up and did it with the most powerful weapon which India contributed to the world - Non violence! For those who believe only weapons and uprising can be used to overthrow a regime/government, for those who thought non-violence is passé, here is the perfect example happening right here in our generation before our very eyes! The only set back about this whole campaign are his followers and their agenda to disintegrate the very fabric of our constitution - of how easily going hungry for 10 days can dissolve the foundation of an entire nation. Rather than complaining about the mainlanders not supporting our cause, first look at ourselves - when Irom Sharmila started her fast, did a single Naga join her in fasting? If we the Extreme Eastern Indians don't give a damn about Irom's fasting, who are we to blame the mainlanders for NOT supporting her campaign? It all starts at home, first you and I should join the cause then expect the outsiders to join us! Anna's people supported him and that's how the entire country joined him! Irom Sharmila is sidelined in her own region by her very own people and we complain when Anna stole the spotlight from her. I hate using the word but the fact is we're all but Hypocrites! There I said it and I am one.
Church buildings in Nagaland: Something for you to ponder over the week
Vishü Rita Krocha: Everywhere I go, I see the most magnificent buildings are our churches. This is true even in the remotest of villages in Nagaland, the church building always stands out from amongst the thatch houses, whereas those in major towns like Kohima and Dimapur, church buildings are only growing taller and bigger. Does the size of the church building really matter that much? I've also seen that there are denomination issues especially in the villages where it's not so much about growing together in faith but it looks more like a competition from where I stand and see- the size of the church building, the activities etc which church holds more events, which church has a greater number of members, which church building is bigger and stuff.
If we are to rate our faith by the enormity & size of the church buildings that we already have and are coming up, then I think Nagaland has got to have the greatest Christian faith! What is sad however, is that we have become so used to being called a Christian state that I think we tend to forget the truer aspect of being a Christian - its rich values, even moral values. It is a disappointing fact to see "Real Faith" disappearing into vast church buildings, and we seem to be happy about it! Christianity's got to be something much more Divine & Happening or could we be content with the mere existence of Christianity in the state? Come to think about it, all the social issues prevalent today like corruption, extortion, crime, you name it, are probably all because something has gone terribly wrong with the Christian faith that we profess to practice.
I respect the bill and am of the view that it could drastically bring down corruptions but, the way civil society is pressuring the Govt. is indigestible. Frankly, I am jealous and felt discriminated because of being in the minority, because, in our democracy, majority’s voices are heard and considered but minorities voices are seldom given interests. Therefore, those who are really in favour of justice should now rally behind Irom and push forward her goal instead of dancing to the tune of, bunches of dictators (ANNA’S TEAM) whose claim, though genuine, are unconstitutional and illogical.
Joel Meretsü : The old saying that It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, says it all. Common people are fed up of corruption, be it mainland Indians or North Easterners, we've all become victims of corruption in one way or the other. When someone is trying to do good, why criticise, until and unless you have some better options than them? With regard to Irom Sharmila, why blame it on bias or step motherly treatment? Ain't that funny? Just look at the attitude of our people, do we ever give a thought of supporting her by organising protest rallies or fasts? Anna Hazare fasted, people came behind him, Irom Sharmila fasted for 10 years and still on, where are our people, did we ever thought of coming behind and supporting her? What are we or our organisations doing in all these 10 years of her fast? To say the least, did we even care a bit? I seriously doubt! If we don't start a movement, how do we expect people from outside to support us? Give a thought about it. It is easy to sit and criticise people, it's always easier said than done.
Yhunyelo Tep : When we call ourselves one family, it is really puzzling, why the big brother won’t give to his younger brother what is due and just. I’m saying this with utter dismay, that the Rengmas are struggling. Our election campaign expenses rates among the highest in Nagaland. Because while we have only one seat at present, our population equals to two constituencies of others. At this situation, can’t expect much from our MLA's. They'll need to fill up their coffer first. We the younger generation in this group must sincerely reflect on d brotherhood of the different Naga tribes and treat all equally and gives each it’s due share. Otherwise, the smaller tribes are in great misery been kept at the lowest order of our development trend.
Yan Fo Kikon: To fight for the cause which we all yap and yap in our kitchens, Anna stood up and did it with the most powerful weapon which India contributed to the world - Non violence! For those who believe only weapons and uprising can be used to overthrow a regime/government, for those who thought non-violence is passé, here is the perfect example happening right here in our generation before our very eyes! The only set back about this whole campaign are his followers and their agenda to disintegrate the very fabric of our constitution - of how easily going hungry for 10 days can dissolve the foundation of an entire nation. Rather than complaining about the mainlanders not supporting our cause, first look at ourselves - when Irom Sharmila started her fast, did a single Naga join her in fasting? If we the Extreme Eastern Indians don't give a damn about Irom's fasting, who are we to blame the mainlanders for NOT supporting her campaign? It all starts at home, first you and I should join the cause then expect the outsiders to join us! Anna's people supported him and that's how the entire country joined him! Irom Sharmila is sidelined in her own region by her very own people and we complain when Anna stole the spotlight from her. I hate using the word but the fact is we're all but Hypocrites! There I said it and I am one.
Church buildings in Nagaland: Something for you to ponder over the week
Vishü Rita Krocha: Everywhere I go, I see the most magnificent buildings are our churches. This is true even in the remotest of villages in Nagaland, the church building always stands out from amongst the thatch houses, whereas those in major towns like Kohima and Dimapur, church buildings are only growing taller and bigger. Does the size of the church building really matter that much? I've also seen that there are denomination issues especially in the villages where it's not so much about growing together in faith but it looks more like a competition from where I stand and see- the size of the church building, the activities etc which church holds more events, which church has a greater number of members, which church building is bigger and stuff.
If we are to rate our faith by the enormity & size of the church buildings that we already have and are coming up, then I think Nagaland has got to have the greatest Christian faith! What is sad however, is that we have become so used to being called a Christian state that I think we tend to forget the truer aspect of being a Christian - its rich values, even moral values. It is a disappointing fact to see "Real Faith" disappearing into vast church buildings, and we seem to be happy about it! Christianity's got to be something much more Divine & Happening or could we be content with the mere existence of Christianity in the state? Come to think about it, all the social issues prevalent today like corruption, extortion, crime, you name it, are probably all because something has gone terribly wrong with the Christian faith that we profess to practice.
