During the ongoing budget session, Supongmeren Jamir, the Member of Parliament from Nagaland, drew attention to the unresolved Naga political issue, stating that the absence of a final solution has contributed to the ongoing corruption in the state.
“The delay in implementing the 2015 Framework Agreement and the 2017 Agreed Position has created an environment where accountability is lost, and developmental funds rarely reach the people,” he said, noting how corruption in Nagaland is nothing new and has seeped into every level of governance, affecting both development and public trust.
“With at least 26 factions operating in the state and the Framework Agreement (2015) and Agreed Position (2017) yet to be effectively implemented, corruption continues to thrive,” he added.
Asking whether to blame the state government or the Government of India, Jamir argued that the state government, being at the forefront, has the responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability.
“At the same time, the central government cannot turn a blind eye. When corruption continues unchecked, both must share the blame,” said Jamir, adding that the people deserve better governance.
He urged the immediate implementation of the agreements to bring political stability.
The MP also focused on the issues facing Nagaland University, which, despite being established 31 years ago, still struggles with infrastructure problems.
“A university is meant to be a place of growth and excellence, but how can students and teachers thrive when basic facilities are lacking? Upgrading Nagaland University should be a priority. Our youth deserve a better education system, one that equips them for the future rather than holding them back,” he said.
On a national level, Jamir expressed concerns about the country’s identity and secular fabric, particularly highlighting the absence of acknowledgment of India’s diversity in the President’s recent speech.
“India’s strength lies in its secular fabric, where every community has a place,” he asserted. Jamir emphasized that India, with its vast diversity of cultures, traditions, and religions, cannot afford to overlook the very aspects that make it unique.