Upholding the principles of equal opportunity, the Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) has extended its unwavering support and solidarity to the ongoing pen-down strike initiated by the Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees Association (CANSSEA) and the Federation of Nagaland State Services Employees Association (FONSESA), NSSA, NF&ASA under the banner of the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC).

In a press release issued on October 16, the CTAN expressed that it stood firmly with the state service associations in their rightful demand for transparency, meritocracy, and adherence to due process in the induction of officers into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

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“The irregularities in the selection process, including alleged backdoor appointments, undermine the principles of fairness and equal opportunity that are essential for the progress of Nagaland’s public administration. Such practices not only demoralize dedicated employees but also erode public trust in our governance systems. CTAN recognizes that this pen-down strike, commencing from October 14, 2025, is a necessary step to highlight these critical issues and urge the state government to rectify them promptly,” the Association asserted.

It called upon all right thinking organizations to join the collective effort, ensuring that their voices are heard unitedly for a just and equitable system.