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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Nagaland tribes demand review, reallocation of job quotas
Synopsis Organizations protested in Kohima, Nagaland, urging a review of the state's job reservation policy, which has been in place since 1977. The 5-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy demanded either the policy's abolishment or the reallocation of unfilled reserved positions to the Ao, Angami, Lotha, Rengma, and Sumi tribes. Agencies Several organisations staged a protest outside the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima demanding a review of the state's job reservation the banner of the 5-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP), the demonstrators demanded that the existing job reservation policy which has been in effect since 1977 either be scrapped, or the unfilled reserved positions be reallocated specifically to the five major tribes. The CoRRP comprises five Naga tribe organisations -- the Angami Public Organisation, the Ao Senden, the Lotha Hoha, the Rengma Hoho, and the Sumi Hohoon -- representing the five major tribal communities of Ao, Angami, Lotha, Rengma and convenor Tesinlo Semy said they had, in September 2024, submitted a memorandum to the state government demanding either a complete scrapping of the 48-year-old policy or the reallocation of the unreserved quota to these tribes.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nagaland Reservation Policy: 5 major tribes hold sit-in-protest
Kohima, Thousands of tribal people attired in traditional dresses on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Nagaland Civil Secretariat here demanding a review of the reservation policy. Nagaland Reservation Policy: 5 major tribes hold sit-in-protest The agitators belonging to five major tribes - Ao, Angami, Lotha, Rengma and Sumi - community came together under the banner of 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy and demanded either the scrapping of the current job reservation policy, which is in effect since 1977, or to reallocate the unfilled reserved positions specifically to these five major tribes. The protestors held banners and placards some of which read "We protest against 48 years of indefinite reservation policy", "Backward Tribe reservation without minimum cut-off marks is a mockery of the system", "BT reservation in 48 years has outlived its intended purpose", "48 years of patience on BT reservation has become unbearable". CoRRP argued the policy is outdated and oppressive, calling for its repeal or redistribution of unutilised quotas to the five tribes. The Nagaland government on Tuesday appealed to the committee to call off the strike, stating the matter was already under institutional review. The government had also informed that the state cabinet would hold a meeting and take a decision on the matter once the chief minister, who is currently out of station, is back. However, rejecting the government's appeal, the CoRRP decided to go ahead with a one-day agitation. The push to review Nagaland's reservation policy intensified after the five major tribal apex bodies – Angami, Ao, Lotha, Rengma and Sumi, under the banner of the '5-Tribe CoRRP' submitted a joint memorandum to the state government. They argued that the policy, which has been in place since 1977, no longer reflects the current socio-economic and educational realities of the various communities in the state. Following sustained public pressure, including a large rally held in Kohima and other districts inhabited by the five tribes, during a meeting convened by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on June 3, the government assured them that a Commission would be constituted by June 17. However, on July 2, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio while appealing for public patience had said the Commission's task is "very detailed" and cannot deliver immediate results. He also stated that any reforms – be it in administration, reservations, or delimitations should be carried out only after the national census, which is expected to begin in 2027. Frustrated by the state government's silence and lack of progress on the matter, CoRRP on July 3 declared to hold a sit-in protest. Initially, 25 per cent reservation was allocated for seven tribes in non-technical and non-gazetted posts for a period of 10 years. These tribes were designated as 'backward' based on educational and economic disadvantages, and limited representation in state services. Over the years, the reservation has increased to 37 per cent, comprising 25 per cent for seven Eastern Nagaland Backward Tribes and 12 per cent for four other backward tribes of the state. CoRRP has signaled potential escalation if the government does not take concrete action on forming and empowering the commission. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Nagaland govt urges five tribes not to hold protest
Dimapur: Nagaland govt on Tuesday appealed to the 5 tribes committee on review of reservation policy to reconsider its proposed agitation on July 9, reiterating its commitment to address their demands through proper institutional mechanisms. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The committee has been advocating for the withdrawal of a job reservation policy introduced in 1977 for seven backward tribes, which was originally intended for a 10-year term but remains in effect 48 years later. They propose either scrapping the policy or reserving the remaining unreserved quota exclusively for the five tribes of Sumi, Ao, Lotha, Angami, and Rengma. In response to the planned sit-in at the Nagaland civil secretariat, the chief secretary's office issued a statement noting that the issue was discussed in a June 3 meeting chaired by deputy chief minister Y Patton. The meeting included representatives from tribes committee and apex tribal bodies of the five groups. It was conveyed during the meeting that the matter would be placed before the state cabinet for deliberation. On June 12, the cabinet decided in principle to set up a commission to review the reservation policy in govt employment. The personnel & administrative reforms department has since begun follow-up action on the cabinet's directive.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Five Naga tribes to resume protest against Nagaland's job reservation policy on July 9
GUWAHATI A committee representing five major Naga tribes—Angami, Ao, Lotha, Rengma, and Sumi—on Thursday announced the resumption of its agitation against Nagaland's reservation policy in government employment from July 9. The Committee on Review Reservation Policy has argued that the quota system for 11 'backward' Naga tribes, in place since 1977, no longer reflects the prevailing socio-economic and educational landscape of the region. The list includes seven tribes inhabiting eastern Nagaland. 'The protest will be for a day. We will take further steps depending on how the government responds,' said G.K. Zhimomi, member-secretary of the committee. He clarified that the committee was 'not against any tribe benefiting from the reservation policy' but maintained that 'a review of this 48-year-old policy is long overdue.' Mr. Zhimomi said the government had failed to initiate a review in 1987 and instead issued an order in 1989 stating that the reservation would continue until further notice. The committee had earlier served a 30-day ultimatum to the Neiphiu Rio-led government on April 26, following a memorandum submitted on September 20, 2024, seeking a revision of the quota framework. The group launched an initial phase of protest, which was suspended after Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton convened a meeting on June 3 and assured that a commission would be set up by June 17 to examine the matter. However, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, speaking on July 2, said that the proposed commission could not be expected to deliver immediate results, describing the task as 'very detailed.' He also remarked that any significant administrative reforms, including those related to reservations or delimitation, should be undertaken only after the national Census exercise scheduled for 2027. Unhappy with the government's position, the committee decided to relaunch its agitation. Meanwhile, students from the backward tribes have voiced strong opposition to any potential revision, arguing that any dilution of the current policy would disproportionately harm the State's marginalised communities. Nagaland's reservation policy, first instituted in 1967, reserves 80% of State government jobs for all indigenous Scheduled Tribes. In 1977, eleven tribes were identified as 'backward,' receiving 37% of the total reservations—25% allocated to seven eastern tribes and 12% to four tribes from other regions of the State. The same framework applies to State-run entrance examinations and educational institutions.
The Print
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Tribal outfits to resume agitation over Nagaland job reservation policy on July 9
The CoRRP has maintained that the policy, which has been in place since 1977, no longer reflects the current socio-economic and educational scenario of various communities in the northeastern state. The push for review of Nagaland's job reservation policy intensified after the five major tribal bodies – Angami, Ao, Lotha, Rengma and Sumi – under the banner of the '5-Tribe CoRRP', submitted a joint memorandum to the state government. Kohima, Jun 3 (PTI) The Committee on Review Reservation Policy (CoRRP) – representing five major Naga tribes – on Thursday announced resumption of the second phase of agitation over its demand for review of the state's job reservation policy. During a meeting convened by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on June 3, the state government had assured the tribal bodies that a commission would be constituted to look into the matter by June 17. However, on Wednesday, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio had said the commission's task is 'very detailed' and cannot deliver immediate results. He also stated that any reforms – be it in administration, reservations, or delimitations – should be carried out only after the national census, which is expected to begin in 2027. Unhappy with the state government's response, CoRRP announced that a sit-in protest will be held at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima on July 9. This marks the second phase of their protest, which had been suspended since June 3. CoRRP member-secretary G K Zhimomi told PTI: 'It will be a one-day protest for now. We'll observe the government's response and take further steps accordingly.' PTI NBS RBT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
