The Mopong Hongkong Students’ Union (MHSU) has expressed its wholehearted support for the representation submitted by the Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) to the State Government on 13th June 2025, seeking a review and reform of the current Backward Tribe Job Reservation Policy.
In its statement, the MHSU said, “We firmly uphold that this policy must be revised and restructured on the basis of population ratio in order to ensure fairness and justice for every community.”
The Union highlighted that the existing system, which “grants an equal 4% quota to each tribe, has unfairly disadvantaged larger tribes such as the Konyak.” It added, “Despite being one of the most populous tribes, the Konyaks continue to be deprived under this system of unequal opportunities.”
Commenting on the socio-economic impact, the MHSU noted, “The economy of Mon district is already fragile, depending mainly on salaried workers. In many villages, daily wages are as low as Rs 100–Rs 200, whereas in urban hubs like Dimapur and Kohima, laborers earn between Rs 800–Rs 1000 or more per day.” The Union warned that, “As a result, village youths are compelled to migrate to urban areas in search of survival, leaving their native villages without young people.”
The statement also outlined the social consequences of the policy, saying, “This lack of opportunities has led to growing social challenges in rural areas. Many young people are drawn into insurgent groups, abandon their education, or fall prey to substance abuse. Parents, struggling with poverty, are even forced to send their children as domestic workers across the state, stripping them of dignity and hindering the progress of the community.”
The MHSU emphasized that, “If such an unjust system is allowed to continue, the Konyaks will never be able to advance on equal footing with other Naga tribes.” Citing the words of their forefathers, the Union added, “We Nagas are brothers, and we help each other since time immemorial. Sadly, this spirit of brotherhood often remains only in words, not in action. True fraternity must be reflected through policies that embody justice and fairness for all.”
Reaffirming their stance, the MHSU stated, “We strongly reassert the call for equity in the reservation system and appeal to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland to show firm political will in resolving this long-standing issue.” The statement continued, “With Nagaland being governed under a one-party system without opposition, there should be no delay or excuse in implementing these necessary reforms.”
The Union concluded by urging, “We urge the Government to act decisively and justly so that equal opportunities are ensured, and true justice is delivered to every Naga tribe.”
