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Expressing concern over corruption across the country and the state, Lok Sabha MP and minister school education, CM Chang Thursday urged the student community to eradicate the “evils” of corruption and make Nagaland a clean society.
Addressing hundreds of students at the inaugural session of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF)’s 25th general conference Thursday here at Agri Expo, Diphupar village, CM Chang admitted that “corruption” has crept into Naga society and the practice of giving “bribes” to secure government jobs should be discouraged.
Highlighting the cash-for-job practice, Chang revealed, that after taking over his current portfolio,he was offered bribes by two persons- a man seeking job for his son and another woman also seeking a job for her son.
Disapproving of such practices among Nagas, the minister pointed out that the younger generation would only suffer if such a trend continued.
He also pointed out that corruption did not mean only “bribery” but also immorality and unethical approaches in dealings and asked students if they were free from these “evils”.
Advising Nagas to lead a true Christian life, Chang said “when people are expecting good things from us and if we start doing something wrong then people’s expectations will be in vain.”
Acknowledging NSF’s contribution, Chang reminded the students that their primary role was to represent and assist fellow students in addressing issues and interests. He opined that the NSF provided a common platform to “steer” the Nagas in the right direction.
Earlier, special guest, Manipur MLA, L. Dikho lauded the contribution made by the pioneers of NSF in providing the only platform that could bring Nagas together. He urged upon the younger generation to uphold the same tradition.
He also advised youths not to be dependent only on government jobs or their parents for getting employment.
He also urged upon the public, especially the youth to extend support to the initiatives of the DAN government for improving air, rail and road connectivity. s.
Also speaking on the occasion, chairman North-East Students’ Organization (NESO), Samuel B Jyrwa called upon the youth and the students to make positive contributions in society thereby bringing development into the region.
He said the North East Students Organisation(NESO) has no political affiliations, as it was based on identity and ethnicity.
In his presidential address, NSF president Kelhouneizo Yhome asserted that the federation’s strive in “embracing common vision”, for the Naga society would be an insurmountable task and that it would demand a “special strength in our character” to cash-in the benefits of sharing.
Yhome said that general conference was organized to “break the ice” amongst the people so that they could bond and appreciate each other.
Earlier, in the morning, MLA L Dikho also unveiled the monolith at Dimapur Government College. The gathering was enthralled with special presentation by Nagaland Chamber Choir and Patkai Guitar Ensemble and a dance performance by Chakhesang Students’ Union. The crowd was also mesmerized by Lanlan Huileng with a melodious song.
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