Jakhama, March 12 (MExN): Department of Political Science, St. Joseph’s College Jakhama led by department president Nungsangtoshi Aier and general secretary Chumseli Anar, visited Naga political leader and parliamentary secretary, Torechu on March 6.
According to a press release, there was a marathon exchange of views, discussions, and sharing on issues currently concerning the state. The core of the interaction was on ‘Defiled of politics in Nagaland and youth - the leaders of tomorrow.’
Summarizing the topic, Torechu said Naga leaders have different angles of perceptions for bringing about developmental solidarity in the society. He lamented that Nagas are divided, fragmented, and the feeling of oneness is losing in Naga community. “Our rich cultural heritage proves to be a liability rather than an asset,” he stated. “The root causes for the menace are tribalism, ethnicity, illiteracy, dying moralism and the socio-political system in system for some vested interests.”
Youths have the herculean accountability to do away with the problems, he added. To do so, he suggested, youths are to be well armored with value based principles to lead the society as one family without any distinction or discrimination.
Torechu revealed that he became a politician because communication, transport and education in his assembly constituency and regions alike lacked behind, and he wanted to bring change, which was the need of the hour.
He exhorted, “Students are like a train ticket, not a bus ticket.” Students, he said, are the next generation leaders who can ensure to bring developmental changes in the society.
He also commented on students’ tendency to forget the natural beauty of Nagaland and flock to manmade skyscrapers. Nagaland has natural beauty like Mt. Saramati, Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, minerals like magnetic stone and varieties of stones found in Pokphur Village, and other places worth visiting, he reminded.
He appreciated the visit and encouraged the students to be leaders of progressive change transforming the Naga society to greater heights, the release stated.
