Truth be told, the whole truth
If the advancement of a community were to be judged by the manner in which they participate in elections, Mokokchung would be hands down the most backward district in Nagaland.…
Escalating poll-related violence
Democracy and violence are inextricably linked, and even the world’s most mature democracies have been unable to break the link. Election-related violence is not uncommon in Nagaland, and it is…
Let the youth be the youth
One of the most common refrains in public discourse in our context is “the future belongs to the youth.” However, there is a logical fallacy here. The youth of today…
Linguistic imperialism
According to the United Nations, 40 percent of the global population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand. We fall under that 40 percent…
Shallow theology
Whenever the question of religion surfaces, the famous phrase “Religion is the opium of the masses” by Karl Marx is the usual response we get. It is true that religion…
Desolate Mokokchung
There is a difference between those who are actively involved in state electoral politics and those who are closely observing it. Those who are actively involved in the electioneering process…
On growth and development
Development is the process in which something passes by degrees to a more advanced or a mature stage. Development is a process, a means to achieving an end and not…
Why ‘BJP is anti-Christian’ camp is losing
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has established itself as the dominant player in Indian politics over the last eight years. The unprecedented electoral victory of Narendra Modi’s BJP has given…
Growing menace of money power
Money power is an important factor in elections because modern election propaganda devices are expensive. The availability of large sums of money usually increases the number of votes a candidate…
In need of thought leaders
Although it is not yet officially out in public domain, there are indications that the number of seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly would be increased from the existing 60…