KOHIMA, NAGALAND — The Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) and the Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) have jointly expressed heartfelt thanks to individuals, unions, and organisations that stood in solidarity with their protest against the contentious absorption of 147 Assistant Professors and Librarians by the Department of Higher Education.
In a public statement, the two bodies lauded the “unshakable conviction” of their supporters who upheld the principles of justice, meritocracy, and transparency in public service recruitment. They emphasized that the momentum of their ongoing movement owes much to this collective commitment.
Special recognition was given to student bodies, academic research forums across Nagaland and beyond, and CTAN’s federating units for their unwavering support. The role of the media was also acknowledged, with the organisations praising journalists for bringing national attention to their cause through persistent and impactful coverage.
CTAN and NNQF also thanked local community groups — including Kezekevi Thehouba, United Traders, the All Nagaland Taxi Association, Etu Kwa Toh, and the Hogsrollers — for their provision of refreshments and logistical aid during the protests. They also commended the patience and professionalism of Nagaland police personnel and appreciated support from the Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO), Kohima Village Students’ Union (KVSU), and the Quick Response Team (QRT) for ensuring safety and supplying essentials.
The associations extended further gratitude to individuals and anonymous donors who contributed food, water, transportation, and financial assistance — calling such gestures “quiet but powerful acts of generosity.” Special thanks were reserved for the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) and other church ministries for their spiritual support, and to parents and elders for their moral encouragement.
However, both CTAN and NNQF emphasized that while symbolic progress has been made, the core issue remains unresolved. “What we see now is only a symbolic gain, a decoy trophy at best,” the statement read, asserting that true victory will only be achieved with the fair resolution of the recruitment process and restoration of due procedure.
The organisations concluded by urging the people of Nagaland to continue standing with their movement until justice is fully served.
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