Identity Politics and the Gender Card
The recent allegation by BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland, Phangnon Konyak, against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reignited debates about the misuse of identity politics and the gender card.…
Lessons from American Political Violence and Media Bias for Nagaland
The history of American presidential elections has often been marred by political violence, assassinations, and assassination attempts. Figures such as Abraham Lincoln, John F Kennedy, and the attempted assassination of…
Media Bias in Electoral Politics
Media bias in electoral politics is a reality that cannot be ignored. While media outlets are expected to provide impartial coverage, biases—whether ideological, political, or economic—often shape the narratives presented…
SHORT AND LONG TERM POLITICIANS (in the context of Nagaland politics)
Firstly, a leader is elected to serve the people and not to humour themselves and a few selected people. we may consider such leader to be just another guy who…
Misconceived Notions of Politics
It is interesting to observe that the people of Nagaland are, perhaps for the first time in a while, taking the parliamentary elections to the Lower House seriously. It’s not…
Traditional political values in Nagaland’s electoral politics: Insights from Fazl Ali College seminar
Mokokchung, 20 March (MTNews): The Bi-monthly inter-departmental seminar of Fazl Ali College was held on 20 March at FAC Conference Hall. Dr Imnazenla Longkumer, Assistant Prof, Department of Political Science…
The Perils of Mixing Religion and Politics
When religion and politics mix, the consequences are often perilous. The recent condemnation of the Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024, by various stakeholders, including the Nagaland Legislative…
The Perils of Profitable Politics over Thriving Industries
There is a quote that says, “No country can progress if its politics is more profitable than its industries. In a country where those in government earn more than entrepreneurs,…
Adapt or Fade: CM Rio’s Art of Politics – A Summary
In the ever-shifting scenario of Nagaland state politics, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stands as a seasoned tactician who celebrated his 73rd birthday on 11 November, still holding an unparalleled fifth…
Therie encourages women to join politics, highlights BJP-Congress ideological contrasts
Mokokchung, 29 October (MTNews): Veteran Nagaland Congress leader K Therie on Sunday called for women to participate more actively in politics. He said that women have the power to change…