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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
5 Naga tribes' bodies reject job quota review panel composition
Dimapur: A joint meeting of the apex bodies of the five tribes of Sumi, Ao, Lotha, Angami and Rengma and their youth and student organsiations, along with the 5 Tribes Committee of Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP), rejected inclusion of civil society organisation (CSO) members in the reservation review commission (RRC) for jobs. Reviewing the Aug 6 decision of the state cabinet on the issue of the Nagaland Reservation Policy for backward tribes of the state in Kohima on Saturday, the meeting unanimously reiterated its opposition to the composition of the RRC that includes members from CSOs. The cabinet on Aug 6 constituted a seven-member RRC, which included three members from CSOs. The meeting reaffirmed the consensus decision of having an independent commission to review the job reservation policy as decided in the June 3 meeting between the CoRRP and the state govt. Stating that the decision of the state cabinet to give the RRC six months to submit its recommendations is agreeable, it, however, said any delay or extension of its tenure will be totally unacceptable. CoRRP member secretary GK Zhimomi, in a release received on Sunday, said the state govt will have to immediately implement the recommendations of the RRC upon its submission without waiting for the completion of the census. "If the state govt remains adamant on interlinking the RRC outcome with the next census, then the backward tribe reservation must be suspended till such time," the meeting said. It warned that if there is no satisfactory or nil response, the five tribal bodies and their frontal organisations, along with their sub-units, will resort to non-participation in all state govt functions, including the Independence Day events. The CoRRP has been demanding that the 48 years of indefinite job quota for seven backward tribes of Nagaland, introduced in 1977 with an initial duration of 10 years, either be scrapped or the remaining unreserved quota be reserved exclusively for the five tribes. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nagaland: 5 tribes to stay away from govt functions amid fiasco over reservation policy
Kohima, Expressing anguish over the composition of the commission that has been formed to review Nagaland's reservation policy, the Five-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy on Saturday announced that it will abstain from all state government functions, including the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Nagaland: 5 tribes to stay away from govt functions amid fiasco over reservation policy The decision was announced after a three-hour-long closed-door meeting held in Kohima between the Five-Tribes Committee and the apex bodies of Angami, Ao, Lotha, Rengma and Sema tribes. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, CORRP convener Tesinlo Semy said that while the committee acknowledges the government's initiative to set up a commission to review the reservation policy, it strongly opposes the composition of the commission. "The inclusion of civil society organisations compromises their independence and impartiality," Semy said. He said the committee demands a commission comprised entirely of government officials, be they serving or retired bureaucrats, for an unbiased review. CORRP member secretary GK Zhimomi emphasised that the committee had never demanded the review commission, but it was the outcome of a June 3 meeting with the state government, led by Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton. "The commission must be independent. Including CSOs in a decision-making body that is meant to objectively assess the reservation policy undermines its fairness," he claimed. Responding to recent remarks by a state minister who claimed that 64 per cent of government jobs are held by the five advanced tribes while more than 10 backwards tribes account for only 34 per cent of government employees, Zhimomi claimed the figures are "wildly imaginary". He asserted that CORRP has its "own data", which will be released at an appropriate time. On the question of dialogue with tribes currently benefiting from the backwards quota, CORRP maintained that such consultations are the responsibility of the government-appointed commission. "The government must gather views from all sides and come up with a fair solution," he said. If the government attempts to link the implementation of the commission's recommendations to the outcome of the national census, CORRP would demand suspension of the current reservation policy until then, he added. "This is not a boycott, but a conscious decision of non-participation," Zhimomi said. The push for a review of Nagaland's reservation policy intensified after the five tribal apex bodies under the banner of CORRP submitted a joint memorandum to the state government recently. 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. The committee held demonstrations in various districts on May 29 and July 9. 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 'backwards' based on educational and economic disadvantages, and limited representation in state services. Over the years, the reservation increased to 37 per cent, comprising 25 per cent for seven Eastern Nagaland Backwards Tribes and 12 per cent for four other backwards tribes of the state. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Composition of panel to review job quota in Nagaland slammed by tribal group
A body of five non-backward Naga tribes has criticised the formation of a commission to review the job reservation policy for 10 backward tribes in Nagaland. On Wednesday (August 6, 2025), the State Cabinet approved the constitution of a seven-member Job Reservation Commission to be headed by a retired IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre. An official statement said the committee would be composed of three officers and a member each from the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), and Tenyimi Union Nagaland (TUN). The Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) of the five tribes — Angami, Ao, Lotha, Rengma, and Sumi — criticised the outcome of the Cabinet meeting on the backward tribe reservation issue as a repetition of the meeting on June 12. Ignored core demands 'It (Cabinet) chose to ignore our core demands and rather went ahead with the composition of the reservation review commission, which includes civil society organisations in the form of the CNTC, ENPO, and TUN,' a CoRRP statement issued by its convenor Tesinlo Semy and member-secretary G. K. Zhimomi said. 'The partisan attitude of the government spokesperson in throwing up wild imaginary figures on government employment, as well as linking the reservation review commission's outcome with the next census, is an insult to our movement,' the duo said. They said the apex bodies of the five tribes would meet soon to decide the next course of action. Citing official data, government spokesperson and minister K.G. Kenye said after the Cabinet meeting: 'Five non-backward tribes currently hold 64% of the government jobs, while the 10 backward tribes hold 34%.' He said the decision to constitute the job quota review commission, which would be given six months to submit its report, was intended to address this imbalance. He added that the implementation of the reforms may coincide with the caste-based census scheduled by the Centre in January 2026. Panel lacks neutrality Insisting that the composition of the approved commission lacks neutrality, the CoRRP sought an independent commission after framing the terms of reference to review the decades-old reservation policy. The CoRRP said the reservation policy, introduced in 1977, no longer reflects the current socio-economic and educational realities of the Naga tribes in the State. Initially, 25% of the non-technical and non-gazetted posts were reserved for seven tribes for 10 years. These tribes were designated backward based on educational and economic disadvantages, apart from limited representation in the State services. The reservation was increased to 37% later, 25% for seven backward tribes inhabiting Eastern Nagaland, and 12% for the remaining backward tribes elsewhere in the State.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nagaland cabinet likely to decide on reservation policy on Aug 6
Kohima, In a significant development regarding the ongoing demand to review Nagaland's job reservation policy, the state cabinet is expected to take a final decision on Wednesday, sources said. Nagaland cabinet likely to decide on reservation policy on Aug 6 The information was conveyed during a meeting on Monday between the state's new Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen, and representatives of the five Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy here. The CoRRP represents five major Naga tribes — Ao, Sumi, Lotha, Rengma, and Angami — and was formed to push for a review of the state's reservation policy, which they describe as "imbalanced and outdated." "The meeting had a brief discussion on the core demands raised and the response of the state government so far. The chief secretary informed that the state cabinet will meet on August 6 and will take a final call on the core demands, including the framing of terms of reference and the composition of the commission within the next fortnight," the statement said. In view of the assurance, the CoRRP has agreed to keep the proposed third phase of its agitation in abeyance, they said. The push to review Nagaland's reservation policy intensified after the five tribal apex bodies under the banner of the 5-Tribes 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. Pressing for fulfillment of their demand, the committee conducted at least two phases of agitation – first on May 29 in the form of protest rallies across multiple district headquarters . The second phase was on July 9, thousands of people from the 5 tribes, young and old, man and women attired in traditional dresses staged a protest outside the Civil Secretariat. 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. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Nagaland cabinet likely to decide on reservation policy on Aug 6
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Kohima, Aug 4 (PTI) In a significant development regarding the ongoing demand to review Nagaland's job reservation policy, the state cabinet is expected to take a final decision on Wednesday, sources said. The information was conveyed during a meeting on Monday between the state's new Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen, and representatives of the five Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) here. The CoRRP represents five major Naga tribes — Ao, Sumi, Lotha, Rengma, and Angami — and was formed to push for a review of the state's reservation policy, which they describe as 'imbalanced and outdated." 'The meeting had a brief discussion on the core demands raised and the response of the state government so far. The chief secretary informed that the state cabinet will meet on August 6 and will take a final call on the core demands, including the framing of terms of reference and the composition of the commission within the next fortnight," the statement said. In view of the assurance, the CoRRP has agreed to keep the proposed third phase of its agitation in abeyance, they said. The push to review Nagaland's reservation policy intensified after the five tribal apex bodies under the banner of the 5-Tribes 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. Pressing for fulfillment of their demand, the committee conducted at least two phases of agitation – first on May 29 in the form of protest rallies across multiple district headquarters (Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha, Tseminyu, Zunheboto, Chümoukedima, Niuland). The second phase was on July 9, thousands of people from the 5 tribes, young and old, man and women attired in traditional dresses staged a protest outside the Civil Secretariat. 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. PTI NBS NBS MNB view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
