Kohima: The All Nagaland College Students Union issued a three-day deadline to the Department of Higher Education on Monday. They demand the immediate release of 2025-26 Post-Matric Scholarship funds for all eligible students. Thousands face financial stress. The union claims the government failed to honor previous promises to issue payments starting July 18, 2026.
Union leaders Kivika Yeptho and Sotilo Tep slammed the department in a letter to the Ex-Officio Director of Higher Education. They criticized the agency for misleading students and abandoning accountability. "This irresponsible conduct has severely eroded the confidence of students in the department and reflects a lack of accountability towards their welfare," the pair stated. They also called on the Higher Education Minister to step in immediately to stop potential unrest.
The union warned that the department holds full responsibility for any fallout if the money does not arrive. They plan to trigger a mass democratic protest if the deadline passes without action. For now, the ANCSU has asked all students to stay calm and skip any unorganized demonstrations while the standoff continues.
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