Against the backdoor appointment of 16 non-indigenous primary teachers in Peren, Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Nagaland organized a peaceful rally at Peren Town on June 20.
According to a press release by ZSUN president Amonbo Zeliang and joint secretary Asappe Khate during the rally ZSUN president reiterated the demand of the union for immediate termination of all 16 primary teachers before July 5 and publication of the order in local dailies.
Failing to comply with the demand, Amongba said ZSUN would be compelled to initiate its own course of action as deemed fit and any eventuality arising would be the sole responsibility of department of School Education.
He also called for immediate open recruitment on or before August 5 at the district level for free and fair participation of all indigenous candidates with DC Peren as chairman, SDEO as member secretary assisted by two representatives each from the School Education department, ZSUN and Kuki Students’ Organisation, Nagaland.
A copy of the result should also be endorsed to the ZSUN and one each to both the representatives of 6th and 7th A/C, he added.
During the rally, short speeches were delivered by Kuki Inpi, Nagaland spokesperson, finance secretary ZLR Baudi, Joshua, vote of thanks was delivered by vice-president, ZSUN, Josiah.
After the function, protesters marched to the SDEO Office where ZSUN officials served the ultimatum to the authority in-charge as well as to the district commissioner.
Earlier, the event was chaired by ZSUN assistant general secretary and invocation was proposed by Nampeu Nza.
Meanwhile, ZSUN also expressed its gratitude to the Peren Students’ Union, Peren Town Youth Organization, Kuki Inpi and Students’ Organization Nagaland, Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland, Zeliangrong Mothers’ Organization, High School students under Peren Town, concern citizens and well wishers for extending full support and co-operation in organizing a peaceful proposed rally.