Nagas, like any race of the world has its own distinct culture, myths, ethos, etc. The uniqueness of Naga history is recognized but not read, discovered or dissected. Perhaps it is the time for us to understand and think over it otherwise, what went wrong to our people is asked by every individual of today’s generation. Is the political scenario of present Nagaland/Manipur true to the sense of people? Perhaps, it is high time for the political leaders to ponder upon this matter. Today many political leaders are leading the people for their own personal gain, fame, wealth etc. and not for the welfare of the society, state or country at large. Are the leaders speaking and doing the right thing for the people? Many leaders make false promises and divide the people into cleavage instead of bringing to work together. They never preach what they practice. To follow or not to follow is the question of every people as the present situation is very sensitive and blur. Most of our leaders have misled the people in the past and perhaps till today.
We should eradicate the feeling of tribalism, corruption, egotism and individualism which will never bring us to a healthy solution. The Nagas belong to one color and race which is unique and special to us, however we are still under the divide and rule policy inherited from the British. Will it be wrong to say that Tribalism is a curse in the modern society where that dictator philosophy will never work-out in the true sense of unity? We should be broad-minded enough as to view oneness to fellow Nagas and not in tribalism. Today, most of the political leaders are corrupted and forget to realize who has elected them to their post. Leadership is action and not position but many leaders after they hold the diplomatic post they keep distance from their own people. If we trace back to the history of our forefathers, we definitely come to know about their honesty, justice, sincere and simplicity with courage. Many of our leaders needs to drop their enormous ego as it says, “Be ordinary and you will become extra ordinary”. No doubt, political leaders are the ones who shape the lives of people and also brings new reformation and they are the ones who are responsible for the people at present and for the future.
Politicians are the main key to change the system of any form of government. So, the public are totally dependent on them especially in terms of economy, education and employment. But do the politicians really care for the people? Its enough, the verbal promises are exasperating, which were never put into practiced. There are very few politicians who are really concerned about Nagaland/Manipur and its people. No doubt, the students of today are the leaders of tomorrow. So, the students should learn the quality of education and think for our better Naga society. It can be rightly said that we are still in darkness, especially in terms of technology, global education and science. Students can play many roles today for the society and to achieve something we must set goals with common interest. The word “UNITY” should be applicable to all and we need to think, work and pray for a better Society to keep ourselves on the winning edge.
Joy Maikho
Karong, Senapati.
