Neglected sparks

There are many crucial issues confronting Nagaland which need consistent and wise handling in order to steer the state from being pushed to the precipice. These issues have been agitating the minds of the public for several decades and merit serious discussions and there is no better place than the house of the elected representatives ie., the state assembly. Nagaland politics is not only about the political problem but those responsible for various problems. There could be factors that have disabled the elected representatives from pursuing their goals through the constitutional framework. This then leads to the question of whether state politicians in Nagaland have ever seriously considered the negative consequences of their self inflicted aberration? It is easy to criticize or demonize others and this cynicism among many people in the state is among the most destructive syndrome. The unchanged trait of absence of work culture and professionalism can be blamed on the Promotion of Political Patronage (PPP) which has legitimized the spoon feeding syndrome. The responsibility of any democratically and constitutionally elected mandated government transcends to all realms of society. It is the responsibility of the government to enforce the rule of the constitutional law, so that citizens can enjoy their fundamental rights in an environment of justice, peace and progress. Nagaland has suffered, in a different way, during the past two decades because leaders chose the easy way out and eagerly grabbed any opportunity for the sake of short term gains that have consequent long term pains. Without free, frank and informed debates, the problems will continue till they become unmanageable. Part of the problem arise when everybody becomes more inclined for a short term, quick fix solution. Such a quick fix solutions are symptomatic treatments. There have been too many symptomatic treatments in the past, which proved to be worse than the disease. Politicians, society’s leaders and thinkers today need to speak honestly and with wisdom, so that society can look towards stepping into the realm of progressive development from the dead sea of rhetoric, insane logic and hegemony of ideology which have possessed people for as many decades. Times have brought about rapid and drastic changes in the human minds and also brought about new awareness and understanding and new challenges. It is no longer revolution but evolution that today’s generation must confront if they are to take their rightful place as people with. Like any other society throughout the world, Naga society too cannot afford to live in isolation since the sinews of global economics has become the driving force that makes modern society inclusive and where rationality is the sublime that provides the nutrients for holistic development. The state is in need of proper direction but unfortunately, all leaders are busy with pursuit of the vicious cycle of money and power and have no time for non-profit ventures. However, society cannot insulate itself from the changed environment in other developing cultures and societies. The opportunity for the young generation will be lost if insulation pushes them into isolation. Young people are smart and are conscious that they may miss the bus if current condition prevents them from taking their most crucial journey of progress. If that happens, then they won’t be so kind as to forgive the older generation for having left them in the lurch.