Asenlo Khing with faculty members and students during the 3rd Sociological Dialogue held at Rivenburg Chapel Hall, Baptist College, Kohima on September 5.
Kohima, September 6 (MExN): The Department of Sociology, Baptist College (Kohima and Sechü campuses), organized the 3rd Sociological Dialogue on the topic "Student movements in Nagaland: Analysis on their issues, strategies and achievements" on Saturday at the Rivenburg Chapel Hall in Kohima.
Addressing the gathering as the resource speaker, Asenlo Khing, Junior Divisional Accountant, Department of Treasuries and Accounts, Government of Nagaland, and a research scholar in the Department of Political Science at Nagaland University, offered detailed insights into the historical trajectory, growth, and strategies of student activism across the state.
Khing outlined critical issues championed by student bodies over the decades, notably the Naga Political Issue, enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), checks on undocumented immigration, and the protection of Naga cultural identity. He also highlighted student-led movements focusing on student welfare and administrative transparency, including timely disbursement of scholarships, meritocracy in public recruitment, and the establishment of the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB).
The session saw active participation from third- and fifth-semester Sociology major students along with faculty members from both campuses, who engaged in an interactive discussion on the achievements and methodologies adopted by these student bodies.
The event was chaired by Dr. Khobu Tsolo, Assistant Professor of Sociology, while Assistant Professor Veshetsülü Rüho delivered the welcome address. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Vincent Kent, Head of the Department and Assistant Professor of Sociology.
