Chang Students’ Conference joins call for justice
The RMSA teachers of the 2016 batch have objected to a letter issued by the Joint Mission Director of Samagra Shiksha Nagaland on August 29, alleging that it misrepresents the release of their pending salaries as a resolution to their grievances while failing to address the core issue of the non-implementation of binding court orders.
In a press release, the Nagaland RMSA Teachers’ Association (NRMSATA) clarified that the release of their delayed salaries for April–July 2025, though long overdue, should not be construed as a favor. “Salary is a rightful due for services already rendered, and the belated release does not absolve the state government from complying with court rulings,” it stated.
The association also rejected the government’s claims regarding a review petition filed before the Supreme Court on August 14, 2025, pointing out that they had not received any official notice and, crucially, no stay order had been granted. The teachers maintained that the judgments passed in their favour remain valid and binding, and urged the government to honor them.
The NRMSATA further criticised the government’s call for teachers to resume their “bonafide duty,” describing it as misleading and offensive. It argued that the disruption of academic activities was not caused by the teachers’ agitation, but by the state government’s persistent failure to implement the court orders.
Meanwhile, the Chang Wedoshi Setshang (Chang Students’ Conference) has extended its support to the agitation. The student body said the protest is a “legitimate right” as upheld by both the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench (March 16, 2022), and the Supreme Court of India (May 20, 2025).
Highlighting the importance of RMSA teachers in Tuensang district, the conference noted that nine government high schools — GHS Yangpi, GHS Ngoungchung, GHS Hakchang, GHS Sangsangnyu, GHS Chaba, GHSS Hakushang, GHS Chingmelen, GHS Konya and GHS Phangsang — depend on their services. “The negligence of the government to address the genuine demand of the NRMSATA has impacted the quality of education, academic growth and overall well-being of students,” it stated.
The Chang Students’ Conference appealed to the state government to address the matter with utmost seriousness and urgency, emphasising that “the tireless efforts, dedication and sacrifices of these teachers should be duly acknowledged and rewarded.” It reiterated that the court’s directive must be enforced and justice delivered without further delay.
