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Kohima: The Naga Students Federation is turning up the heat on the Nagaland government. On October 8, the group demanded the immediate termination of 109 alleged backdoor appointments across 16 state departments. They claim the state has ignored their warnings for months.
The federation sent an open letter Thursday blasting the state for a lackadaisical approach. They previously submitted a formal representation in April 2025 and followed up with an ultimatum on March 20, 2026. The government stayed silent. Now, the federation is demanding the firing of those hired without public advertisement.
A Cabinet Sub-Committee is slated to meet October 12 to discuss the standoff. Attendees include Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, four cabinet ministers, two advisors, the Chief Secretary, and the Home Commissioner who oversees Personnel and Administrative Reforms. The stakes are high.
The federation wants meritocracy restored. They are asking those who know their jobs were secured through irregular means to quit. "Continued appointment would come at the cost of deserving job aspirants awaiting fair opportunities in government employment," the federation stated in its release. They argue that thousands of local youths are being cheated out of fair work.
The NSF warned that if the October 12 meeting fails to deliver results, they will launch democratic forms of protest. They are also calling on the public to back their fight against what they call a broken recruitment system. While the allegations have not been independently verified, the upcoming cabinet meeting is expected to set the tone for how the government handles the controversial hires.
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