Kohima: Nagaland Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs KG Kenye applauded students at the 18th National Youth Parliament Competition on October 27. The event took place at I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Nagaland University, Lumami. Participants mimicked actual parliamentary floor work with startling accuracy. The Minister left impressed.
"I must be frank, I never expected this degree of performance by our young Parliament friends," Kenye said. He noted the participants, mentors, and parents deserved credit for the successful event. He spoke on the weight of India's democratic history and the work of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in crafting the Constitution.
Kenye reminded the students that Article 371A guards Naga religious practices, customary laws, and land rights. He urged the youth to treat speech as a powerful tool. He recalled his own time in Parliament where he once had only two minutes to state his case. Efficiency matters.
Prof. Anupam Kurlwal from Maharshi Dayanand University attended as a nominee of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. He tracked how well the students managed the Speaker's chair and opposition interruptions. Kurlwal highlighted the strong presence of women in the mock chamber. He noted that even in heated disagreement, members must follow strict rules.
The event wrapped up with the announcement of six special-prize winners. Recipients included Phalwani, Alika, Akimeni NK Newmai, Vemutulu, Phuhton, and Ilihon K. Chishi. The day began with the University Anthem and included an address by Vice-Chancellor In-charge Prof. Bendang Ao. Dr. Imtiwati Jamir, Principal of Jubilee Memorial College, also provided commentary before the National Anthem closed the session.
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