write an article on the topic " My vision for nagaland" in 200 words
Answers
Answer:
In the past, Naga people were praised for their egalitarian and friendly mentality. They were considered to be open-minded and fun loving people. Communitarian spirit was found in all religious, social, economic and political activity. However, nothing remains static. Everything changes. It is high time for us to check where we are today and what needs to be done for the future.
This article is an attempt to analyse the present situation of Nagaland by bringing into light some of the issues faced by Naga society today. It is hoped that this article will lead to further discussion in our search for better and safer Nagaland.
Social Condition
Naga society is proud of classless and casteless society. But today, class system is fast developing in Nagaland. Materialism has gripped many Nagas. The rich are becoming richer and the poor poorer. The status of those who accumulate more wealth is increasing whereas the principle and value of sharing wealth with others is neglected.
Our society had put up the issue of alcoholism to a high pedestal but the more crucial issue of NSDZ is undermined. The issue of the recognition of Rongmei tribe is taken seriously whereas the issue of immigration (from Bangladesh) and migration (from mainland India) is hardly an issue in Nagaland.
Rongmei community that seeks for tribe recognition total only 1313 persons but that is considered a threat to Naga people in Nagaland. How many Nagas know that Angami is a recognised tribe in Manipur? The Nagas treat outsiders lightly but look upon its own brothers and sisters with contempt. Hundreds, if not thousand immigrants and migrants come to Nagaland every year.
How many Nagas have adopted ‘miyas’ or ‘nepalese’ or ‘kacharis’ to work for them? How many of them have got Naga citizenship and have Naga name? Our neighbouring state Assam receives 6000 immigrants every day. Outsiders may become our leaders soon. If hearsay is true, then, some of them have already become prominent leaders in Naga society.
The formation of NTC almost created ‘social untouchability’ among the large Naga family. If one goes by the write up of its first President, instead of being accommodative and broad-based peoples’ organisation, its formation is based on a very narrow concept (to protect Nagas of Nagaland from other Nagas) that sends negative message to the Naga brothers and sisters settling outside Nagaland.
It is very wrong to equate the formation of NTC with UNC in Manipur which aimed at protecting the rights and life of the Nagas from dominant Meitei community. UNC’s move for Alternative Arrangement (AA) in Manipur is a way towards achieving Nagas’ aspiration to live as one nation. Nagaland state gained special status through the labour of all Nagas. Today, Nagas of Nagaland must rise above its traditional 16 tribes’ mentality, become mature and accommodative to all communities of the Nagas.
The belief and practice of patriarchy is very strong in Nagaland. Umpteen meetings have been held to restrict the implementation of 33 percent reservation of seats for women in all decision making bodies. Both traditional and biblical resources are employed to restrict women to come to public sphere. Many man-made Organisations and Hohos fear that this Act is a threat to Naga society and Church but they hardly raise their voice when it comes to corruption which is corroding the whole Naga society. Giving opportunity and freedom to women is the best way to arrest corruption