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…
Painting Raj Bhavan saffron?
The President of India has just announced appointment of new Governors of at least 12 states, including Nagaland, and a Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh. State Governors…
Slow down, BJP
With the last date of withdrawal of candidature for the February 27 pools in Nagaland coming to pass on Friday, as expected, a lot of political drama has been played…
Cash-for-votes culture
Cash-for-votes is a long existing menace in Indian electoral politics, a practice that has now become deeply entrenched in Nagaland state politics as well. An understanding of the factors driving…
Descend into oblivion
A society, culture or nation where the voice of its citizens are silenced and their rights curtailed is bound to digress from its path of progress and regress into a…