Published by Aloto Naga | August 18, 2025
The Naga Students Federation (NSF) has called for an emergency protest in Kohima on August 19, 2025, in opposition to the alleged candidature of non-indigenous students under the Nagaland State Quota for NEET 2025 admissions. The Federation, which serves as the apex students’ body of the Nagas, warned that such inclusion is a direct violation of the rights reserved for indigenous Naga candidates.
According to the NSF, the Nagaland State Quota is exclusively meant for indigenous Naga students, protected under constitutional safeguards and state policies designed for Scheduled Tribes. Also Read Nagaland Boycott: Tribal Bodies Shun Govt Functions Over CoRRP
NSF’s Strong Objection
The Federation asserted that allowing ineligible candidates would:
- Deprive indigenous Naga students of rightful opportunities in medical education.
- Set a dangerous precedent that could encourage misuse of temporary affiliations and postings.
- Undermine the very spirit and intent of the State Quota policy.
The NSF has therefore urged immediate corrective action and called for unity among the Naga people to safeguard their rights. Also Read Sümi Hoho Demands Action to Save Zunheboto Government College
Protest Mobilisation in Kohima
To strengthen the protest, the NSF has directed all federating units and subordinate bodies to mobilize 10 volunteers each. They are instructed to gather at NSF Oking, Naga Solidarity Park, Kohima, by 11:00 AM on August 19, 2025, from where further proceedings will begin. Also Read Nagaland News Today – Trusted Local News from Nagaland
The Federation appealed to all citizens of Nagaland to join the movement and show solidarity in defending the rights of the indigenous Nagas.
Defending Indigenous Rights
Reaffirming its stand, the Naga Students Federation declared that it remains fully committed to safeguarding the indigenous rights of the Nagas. Any attempt to dilute or misuse the Nagaland State Quota for NEET 2025 would be strongly resisted.
In its statement, the NSF warned that such violations would not only threaten the educational opportunities of Naga students but also challenge the very foundation of policies meant to protect tribal communities in Nagaland.
