Naga Students’ Federation prepares for its most significant gathering in years as delegates from across the Northeast and Myanmar converge for the 31st general conference. The four-day event promises crucial leadership elections and policy discussions that will shape the organisation’s future direction.
The conference will take place in Tseminyu from August 27 to 30, hosted by the Rengma Students’ Union under the theme “Resilience in transition.” This marks the first full-scale conference in recent years, as organisers note that complete gatherings were impossible during the last two tenures due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Delegates are expected from Myanmar and various units across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur. The organising committee has structured the programme into five distinct sessions after resolving earlier technical issues that caused initial delays.
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August 27 serves as arrival day with an introductory session designed for receiving guests and establishing the conference framework. The following day will feature the inaugural programme, complemented by evening panel discussions starting at 4 pm that welcome broader participation from academic and youth communities.
The centrepiece arrives on August 29 with general elections for the NSF’s 2025–2027 tenure. Voting begins at 2 pm in the conference hall located in Tseminyu town, with counting and result declarations completed the same day to ensure smooth leadership transition. August 30 concludes the gathering as departure day.
High-profile attendees include Lok Sabha MP Supongmeren, Nagaland Rural Development Minister Metsubo Jamir, and Manipur MLA Komu Sha. Additional speakers feature Abu Metha, Advisor to Nagaland’s Chief Minister, Deputy Speaker S. Toiho Yeptho, Arunachal Pradesh MLA Laisam Simai, and local representative Jwenga Seb from Tseminyu constituency.
Civil society participation includes leaders from the Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights, Naga Mothers’ Association, and Eastern Naga Students’ Federation. Representatives from Myanmar will also deliver messages during various sessions.
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The NSF has implemented an immediate model code of conduct for internal elections, emphasising transparency and fairness. Candidates cannot hold political party memberships, while political organisations are prohibited from campaigning for any contender.
Campaign restrictions are comprehensive. Loudspeakers remain banned, social media misuse faces penalties, and financial inducements or intimidation tactics are strictly forbidden. Public meetings, campaign activities during conference hours, and election processions are not permitted.
The election commission retains authority to impose disciplinary measures for code violations. Nomination form schedules will be announced separately, with queries directed to the Office of the Election Commission, NSF.
