DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 4 (MExN): The Northern Sumi Students’ Union (NSSU) has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the advertisement issued by the Nagaland Police Department on September 30, 2025, for the recruitment of 1,176 Constable (GD) posts, alleging continued under-representation of the Sumi community in state-level recruitment and service opportunities.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Union said that despite being one of the major tribes of Nagaland with a significant demographic presence, particularly in Wokha and Mokokchung districts, the Sumi community continues to remain marginalized in allocations, reservations, and recruitment quotas.
“The pattern of exclusion raises serious questions about the principles of equity, justice, and fair representation that are meant to guide the governance and administrative machinery of the state,” the NSSU stated.
According to the Union, the current recruitment process puts Sumi applicants from Wokha and Mokokchung at a distinct disadvantage, thereby perpetuating inequality. It further pointed out that for decades, Sumi inhabitants in these districts have been overlooked in developmental projects, administrative participation, and public service opportunities.
“The Northern Sumi community does not demand special privilege but seeks fair and rightful representation in all state processes, including police recruitment. This is not only a matter of employment but of dignity, identity, and equality in the broader Naga family,” it asserted.
The Union urged the Government of Nagaland, the Nagaland Police Department, and all concerned authorities to review the current recruitment process to ensure fair and proportionate representation of all tribes, including the Sumis of Wokha and Mokokchung districts.
It also appealed to the government to acknowledge and address the long-standing grievances of the Northern Sumi community regarding representation in state services.
