Kohima: The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Principal Director of the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, demanding the immediate vacating of classrooms at Government Middle School (GMS), Midland, Dimapur, currently occupied by a Health Centre.
The DNSU has been persistently urging the Health & Family Welfare Department to relocate the Health Centre since last year, citing public health risks and disruptions to students’ education. In a demonstration held on Tuesday, the DNSU, alongside students of GMS Midland, protested at the school premises, reiterating their demands.
A memorandum was formally submitted to the Principal Director of Health & Family Welfare through the Dimapur Deputy Commissioner’s office.
The DNSU criticized the department for defying directives from the Education Department—issued on July 5, 2024, and October 8, 2024—which had instructed the relocation of the Health Centre.
The DNSU condemned the ongoing occupation, stating it has severely disrupted the academic atmosphere and violated students’ right to education.
Calling the situation a blatant disregard for student welfare, administrative authority, and legal orders, the DNSU demanded the immediate relocation of the Health Centre to a suitable site.
The student body urged authorities to comply fully with the Education Department’s orders and restore the classrooms for academic purposes.
The DNSU warned that if their demand is not met within the given timeframe, they will be compelled to escalate their actions through democratic and non-violent means, including*public demonstrations and legal intervention.
“The DNSU will not hesitate to take necessary measures to ensure that the rightful academic environment of GMS Midland is restored,” the memorandum stated, urging swift action from the concerned department.
As tensions mount, the focus is now on the Health & Family Welfare Department’s response within the ultimatum period.
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