Kohima: Mokokchung district claimed victory at the Annual Youth Parliamentary Quiz 2026 on November 13. The event took place at the Administrative Training Institute in Kohima. Dimapur district took second place, while Kohima district finished third. The Parliamentary Affairs Department organized the competition, which drew participants from 13 districts across the state.
Kuku Mero, Secretary of the Home Department and Parliamentary Affairs, attended as the special guest. He noted that the quiz functions as a critical training ground for youth in democracy. "It allows individuals to disagree while still respecting one another," Mero said. He explained that India’s government relies on the executive being answerable to the legislature. He pushed for youth to vote as soon as they turn 18 to ensure the right leaders represent them in the Assembly and Parliament.
Dr. Evothung Ezung, coordinator from Kohima College, framed the event as a celebration of knowledge. He told students that the true value lies in self-improvement and confidence rather than just winning. Ezung urged the competitors to remain disciplined and respectful throughout the day. Mero ended his remarks by calling for young people who possess integrity and are ready to handle the weight of national responsibility.
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