Naga Students' Federation
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| Abbreviation | NSF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 29 October 1947 |
| Type | Student Organization |
| Headquarters | Naga Club Building, Kohima, Nagaland, India |
Region served | Northeast India |
Official language | English |
President | Medovi Rhi |
| Website | nagastudentsfederation |
The Naga Students' Federation (NSF; /ˌɛn.ɛsˈɛf/) is the largest representative body for students of the Naga people.[1] It was established on 29 October 1947.[2]
History[edit]
On 7 May 1947, student leaders from Angami, Ao, Lotha, Sümi gathered at Kohima and decided to have the inaugural session of the Naga Students' Federation on 17 May 1947. However, the proposed meeting could only be held from 29 to 30 October 1947 whereby NSF came into being under the Chairmanship of Z. Ahu.
The second session of the Naga Students' Federation was held in Mokokchung from 13 to 15 October 1948. However, after the second session the NSF went defunct for 17 years due to the rising Naga political crisis and the imposition of Army Rule in the Naga Hills.
The NSF became fully functional only in 1971.
On 20 March 1986, two students Kekuojalie Sachü and Vikhozo Yhoshü were killed in indiscriminate firing by Nagaland Police when they participated in a peaceful protest called by the NSF to rally against the state government's decision on the introduction of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadres and the extension of the Disturbed Area Belt from 5 to 20 km along the Indo-Myanmar (Indo-Burma) border. The event was so tumultuous that it led three Cabinet ministers and five state ministers of Nagaland to resign.[3] In commemoration of the incident, the NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy is held annually.[4]
Executive members[edit]
The Naga Students' Federation executive members for the 2023–25 tenure are:[5]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Medovi Rhi |
| Vice President | Mteisuiding Heraang |
| Secretary - General | Chümben Khüvüng |
| Secretary - Education | Temjen Toshi |
| Secretary - Social & Cultural | Kaisii Chakre |
| Secretary-Publicity & Information | Pithungo Shitio |
| Assembly Speaker | Kato P. Awomi |
Presidents[edit]
| President | Start | End | Representing from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vizolie Sorhie | January 1983 | February 1985 | Angami Students' Union |
| P. Ayangba Aonok | February 1985 | February 1987 | Ao Students' Conference |
| Chokhriveyi Venyo | February 1987 | January 1989 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Rüguozelie Paphino | January 1989 | April 1991 | Angami Students' Union |
| K. Temjen Jamir | April 1991 | February 1993 | Ao Students' Conference |
| Y. Vikheho Swu | February 1993 | February 1995 | Sümi Students' Union |
| Neiba Kronu | February 1995 | June 1997 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| P. Chuba Ozüküm | June 1997 | May 1999 | Ao Students' Conference |
| N. S. N. Lotha | May 1999 | April 2001 | Lotha Students' Union |
| Vipopal Kintso | April 2001 | May 2003 | Angami Students' Union |
| Achumbemo Kikon | May 2003 | May 2005 | Lotha Students' Union |
| V. Phushika Awomi | May 2005 | May 2007 | Sümi Students' Union |
| Imchatoba Imchen | May 2007 | May 2009 | Ao Students' Conference |
| Mütsikhoyo Yhobu | May 2009 | May 2011 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Kelhouneizo Yhome | May 2011 | May 2013 | Angami Students' Union |
| Tongpang Ozüküm | May 2013 | June 2015 | Ao Students' Conference |
| Subenthung Kithan | June 2015 | June 2017 | Lotha Students' Union |
| Kesosül Christopher Ltu | June 2017 | May 2019 | Angami Students' Union |
| Ninoto Awomi | May 2019 | April 2021 | Sümi Students' Union |
| Kegwayhun Tep | April 2021 | August 2023 | Rengma Students' Union |
| Medovi Rhi | August 2023 | Incumbent | Chakhesang Students' Union |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Narain Karna, Mahendra.: Social Movements in North-East India, 1998. Indus Publishing. New Delhi.
- ^ "Naga Students' Federation observes its 70th Foundation Day". The Hindu. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "A goal for peace". The Hindu. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "NSF remembers slain members on Martyrs Day". Eastern Mirror. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Kekhri Yhome unveils 30th NSF monolith at Ukhrul; Medovi Rhi elected as new president NSF". Ukhrul Times. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
External links[edit]
Official sites[edit]
- Naga Students' Federation Official Website