The United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has extended its “full and unwavering support” to the Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) over its demand for immediate termination of M/s Ratna Infrastructure Project Pvt. Ltd., the contractor executing NH-29 Two-Lane (Kohima-Jessami Road) Package-II.

In a statement issued by its Media Cell, the USSC said it supported the CSU’s press statement dated September 25 regarding the sealing of the contractor’s base camp at Kikruma and the demand for termination of the contractor.

The USSC expressed concern over what it described as the “inordinate delay” in completion of the NH-29 Package-II project, stating that the road serves as a lifeline for the people of Kiphire district and several other areas of Nagaland.

It said students, patients, traders, government employees and other citizens depend on the route for education, healthcare, commerce and essential services. Despite the extension of the project deadline up to September 24, 2026, the contractor’s progress reportedly remained at 44.30%, resulting in dust, mud, accidents, economic losses and hardship for the public, it alleged.

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The student body also condemned the reported removal by the District Administration of the sealing carried out by the CSU. It alleged that instead of addressing the performance of the contractor and the role of NHIDCL, the administration had suppressed a “genuine, peaceful and democratic agitation” by the students’ body.

The USSC endorsed the CSU’s demand for termination of M/s Ratna Infrastructure Project Pvt. Ltd. and retendering of the work within 72 working hours.

It also questioned the role of the District Administration as head of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), alleging failure to ensure timely completion of the project.

The USSC warned that any attempt to suppress what it described as the people’s democratic movement would lead to greater public resentment, for which it held the administration responsible.

Calling for unity among citizens and its affiliated units, the USSC said the issue was not merely a CSU agitation but a “people’s movement for justice, safety and development.”