Kohima: Nagaland’s two lawmakers spent plenty of time in their seats this summer. They just did not get much done. The Monsoon Session ran from July 20 to August 13, plagued by constant walkouts and low productivity. The Lok Sabha hit only 19 percent productivity, while the Rajya Sabha managed 39 percent.
Rajya Sabha MP S Phangnon Konyak logged 84.2 percent attendance, signing in for 16 of 19 sitting days. She missed the August 4 through 6 window while touring landslide-affected sites in Mon town with Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda. PRS Legislative Research noted Konyak raised four general matters, including tribal youth skill centers in Tripura and AI guidelines for schools. On August 13, she finally pivoted to home turf. She asked the government about establishing Khelo India Centres in Nagaland districts, specifically seeking "regular coaching, sports science support and nutrition for rural athletes."
Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir boasted a 94.4 percent attendance rate, marking 17 of 18 days. Jamir pushed for regional infrastructure, including passenger trains from Tuli to Guwahati and restored Air India flights across North-East states. He also demanded the Centre uphold 2015 and 2017 agreements with the NSCN (IM) and Naga National Political Groups. Jamir further lobbied for modernizing the College of Veterinary Sciences in Jalukie and pushed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026.
Both houses passed 12 bills during the session. Only one, the anti-paper leak legislation, saw actual debate. Despite the noise, Nagaland's representatives remained present even when the business stalled.
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