With May 28 marking the lapse of one week since the expiration of the ultimatum set by the Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) and Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) for the requisition of 147 Assistant Professors and Librarians posts to the NPSC CESE, which also coincided with the submission of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) report, the two organisations have launched its second phase agitation- slogan campaign.
In a joint statement issued on May 27, the CTAN-NNQF informed that its representatives made an effort to reach out to the government to discuss the lapse of the deadline for requisition on May 22. However, they were informed that the Chief Secretary was out of station which prevented direct engagement on the matter.
“At this juncture, what is far more troubling than the Chief Secretary’s schedule is the government’s deafening silence regarding the progress report of the requisition. Despite the momentous wave of protest, repeated representations, and a clear ultimatum, the government’s premeditated silence has evoked speculation of its nefarious schemes. This state of affairs leaves us to question its commitment to due process of law and accountability. What exactly is the government trying to hide?,” questioned the organisations.
Against the backdrop of the government’s apathy in engaging constructively on the matter, CTAN-NNQF maintained that it has been compelled to resort to the second phase of agitation- slogan campaign as an immediate measure.
According to the organisations, the campaign is a direct response to the government’s reticence on requisition and serves as a means to:
Raise public awareness: To ensure public has a right to know the steps taken by the government to address the issue, the slogan campaign aims to inform and mobilize citizens on the issue.
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Maintain pressure on the government: By continuously vocalizing its demands, the campaign aims to keep the issue alive and compel the government to address the public’s legitimate concerns.
Demonstrate the breadth of public discontent: The slogans will reflect the frustration and disappointment of the public affected by the government’s lack of transparency, which according to the CTAN-NNQF, is one of the benchmarks of Its proclaimed manifesto.
Prepare for further action: While a slogan campaign is the current course of action, it signals the organisations’ commitment to requisition.
Reiterating its demand for the immediate requisition of the said posts, the CTAN and NNQF urged the government to uphold its duty to give answers to the public grievance.
“CTAN-NNQF remains steadfast in peaceful and democratic means of protest and will continue to advocate for the rights of the public to information and accountability,” it added.
