Ruzhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima, secured first place at the District Level Youth Parliament/Parliamentary Quiz Competition 2026 held at T.M. Government Higher Secondary School (TMGHSS), Kohima, on Monday.
Organised by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Nagaland, the competition saw participation from five teams representing different schools.
Keneirienuo Kense, Junda Chugho and Neisasielie Kuotsu of Class 11 Arts represented Ruzhukhrie GHSS to claim the top position.
The second position went to the team comprising Thangsoi L, Ngapjao Konyak and Yalo N Konyak of Class 11 Arts from TMGHSS, while Chillia S, Anulu Veswuh and Videvonuo Keyiencu of Class 11 Arts from Dr. Neilhouzhu Kire Government Higher Secondary School secured third place.
The winning team will represent Kohima district at the State Level Youth Parliament and Parliamentary Quiz Competition 2026.
During the introductory session, Kelhikha Kenye, Principal of TMGHSS and District Coordinator for Kohima, highlighted the objectives of the competition, including civic education, democratic values and youth empowerment.
He said the initiative, conducted at district, state and national levels, aimed to strengthen understanding of parliamentary democracy and constitutional values while encouraging discipline, tolerance and respect for differing views.
Kenye urged students to contribute to nation-building through critical thinking, intellectual engagement and healthy competition.
Apone, PGT at TMGHSS, chaired the introductory session, while Graduate Teachers Neito Dzuvichu and Mhasikholie Sachu served as quiz masters. Er. Khriezosietuo Suohu, Vice Principal of TMGHSS, presented trophies to the winners.