NSSB postpones viva-voce for CSRE 2022; NSF postpones stir indefinitely

In view of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) demand for reduction in the viva-voce component weightage on Combined Staff Recruitment Examination (CSRE) 2022, the state government, after due deliberations, has decided to postpone the personal interview for three days with effect from April 18, 2023 so as to amicably settle the matter.
In a press release, secretary cum controller of exams Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) B Henok Buchem informed that next course of action would be notified accordingly.
NSF indefinitely postpones proposed stir: Following the state government’s decision to postpone the personal interview, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has also indefinitely postponed the proposed democratic agitation.
NSF had called for protest against the “inaction” of the state government on its demand for the reduction of the viva-voce component of the combined staff recruitment examination 2022 from the proposed 12.5% to 5% of the total marks.
In a statement, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep informed that any further plan of actions would be communicated to all concerned in the coming days.
Meanwhile, the federation has expressed gratitude to all the federating units and sub-ordinate bodies, aspirants and general public for their continued support towards its quest to uphold the aspirations of the youth and student community and for posterity.
Various student bodies back NSF demand : Various student bodies have affirmed support towards NSF’s demand for reduction of marks for viva-voce component in the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) from the proposed 12.5 % to 5% of the total marks.
ANSU: All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) through its president Toito D Chishi and general secretary Tenyesinlo Bukh reiterated the union’s stand on the resolution adopted at the 4th presidential council meeting of NSF to extend its “fullest support” towards the federation for any democratic agitation if the state government failed to address the matter on utmost priority.
ANCSU maintained that 12.5% marks allocation for a viva-voce personal interview would “only invite bias” in the Combined Staff Recruitment Examination (CSRE), which it said “indirectly vanquished the very purpose of NSSB.”
The union has, therefore, appealed to the responsible authority and state government “to apply a good sense of judgment impartially” that benefits the Naga society at large and “not bow down to short-sighted irrationality and unethical that overshadowed fair competition and transparency.”
AKM: Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) through its president Lanutoshi Aier and general secretary Satemmongba affirmed that it stood with the decision of NSF in the interest of the aspirants. AKM also extended full cooperation in the event of any kind of democratic agitation. AKM has, therefore, sought “sensible analysis” of the demand put forwarded by NSF. AKM also has requested all the aspirants who have qualified for the viva-voice to cooperate with the student bodies.
LSU: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has supported the resolution adopted at the 4th presidential council meeting of NSF to undertake democratic forms of agitation and also boycott the personal interview of combined staff recruitment examination 2022.
In a press release, LSU president Lirhonthung E Kithan and general secretary Chanpenthung stated that the union would not remain mute spectator and reminded the concerned authorities that it would not hesitate to stand and fight for the rights of the students.
Further, the union extended full support and cooperation to the NSF in the event of any kind of democratic agitation or any course of action in a peaceful democratic manner.
LSU has also appealed to all the aspirant candidates qualified for the viva-voce component to refrain from appearing for the interview.
CSU: Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) president Avezo Kevin Kapu and general secretary Pei Kezo said they did not undermine the credibility of NSSB. However, CSU said the standing rules of the board to allocate 12.5% marks in the interview could “invite unfair means to sabotage justice to the deserving candidates.”
State government’s failure to heed to the demand, the union cautioned that it would “not shy away from attaining its goals through democratic means under the directives of the Naga Students’ Federation.”
RSU: Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) reiterated its resolution adopted at its 4th presidential council meeting of resorting to democratic forms of agitation and also boycott the personal interview of Combined Staff Recruitment Examination, 2022 by NSSB.
In a communiqué, union president Ajo Tsela directed the federating units to extend full support to the federation as and when called for.
RSU also requested all union members scheduled to appear for the viva-voce to abstain from doing so. The union declared its fullest support and cooperation to whatever course of action that the federation would undertake.
ZSUN: Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland (ZSUN) has affirmed full support to the NSF demand for reduction of marks in NSSB viva-voce.
In a press release, ZSUN president Aakam Pame cautioned that the union would hold any means of democratic agitation for boycotting the personal interview.
ZSUN has also appealed to the aspirants to avoid appearing for the NSSB interview until “viable means” were achieved by NSF.