CNSA seeks balanced approachon regularisation of 97 doctors

Central Naga Students’ Association (CNSA) has placed on record its position regarding the ongoing discussion on regularisation of 97 doctors appointed on contractual basis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a press statement, CNSA president Zuchobemo Jungio and general secretary Imnayanger Jamir, CNSA stated that it respected concerns raised by individuals and organisations regarding transparency and fairness in public recruitment, and maintained that merit and established procedures must continue to guide public appointments.
At the same time, CNSA said it was important to recall the circumstances under which the doctors were engaged, stating that the pandemic was an unprecedented health emergency marked by acute medical shortages and uncertainty. It noted that the doctors had served on the frontlines during one of the most difficult periods in recent history when protection of lives depended heavily on healthcare workers.
CNSA said any discussion on their present status should take into account the context of their appointment, and added that the matter had been subject to judicial consideration, underscoring the importance of respecting due process within the framework of law and institutional responsibility.
Clarifying that its position was not intended to oppose or undermine any individual or organisation, CNSA stated that while recruitment systems must
remain transparent, contributions made during an extraordinary crisis should not be overlooked. It called for a balanced approach that upheld procedural integrity while recognising service rendered under exceptional circumstances.
In the larger interest of the people, CNSA appealed for measured dialogue and mutual respect, stating that public discourse should strengthen confidence in institutions rather than deepen division.