In a healthy democracy, a strong opposition helps the government to perform better. When all voices come together, there is a greater responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability.
Today, the people of Nagaland are humbly asking – where has the year-round development fund been utilised? Why are our roads, stadiums and public facilities still incomplete, even after many years of assurances? The government of the day, we feel, is giving more attention to festivities and show-oriented programmes, to make events look beautiful and festival-oriented. There are many such instances where the focus appears to be more on the spotlight than on lasting development.
When it comes to promoting our youth and the public, we hope the priority will shift from celebration to real, sustainable work on the ground.
This concern is reflected in the recently held Dr. T. Ao Football Trophy, the highest football event of our state. We congratulate the champions and appreciate the Rs. 3 lakh prize given to the winning team.
At the same time, the public is respectfully asking – with sports funds from all 17 districts and a Common Pool Fund at the state level, could we not have done a little more for our players?
Every district – Kohima, Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Mokokchung, Mon, Tuensang, Zunheboto, Wokha, Phek, Kiphire, Longleng, Peren, Noklak, Shamator, Niuland, Tseminyü and Meluri – has youth who play, train and dream of representing Nagaland.
If the District Sports Funds exist, we earnestly request the government to kindly publish the district-wise accounts, so that the public can be assured that the money meant for the youth has truly reached the youth.
Our youth do not need only speeches, they need facilities, proper coaching and respect for their talent.
The half-built Dimapur stadium reminds us that much more still needs to be done.
Similarly, we notice that roads are given a thin layer of black-topping just before the Hornbill Festival, which washes away after the first rain.
We appreciate the effort to beautify Kohima for our guests, but we humbly request that the same care be given throughout the year for the peopleof all the district. The people of Nagaland face difficulties for 355 days, while the festival lasts only for 10 days.
If we can repair roads and clean Kohima for tourists, we can surely do the same for our own colonies and villages.
It is not that Nagaland has no money or no talent. We only need a system where public concerns are heard every day, not only during Hornbill or elections.
Let us all wake up, ask respectfully, and work together for accountability. Because Nagaland does not belong to those in power for 5 years, it belongs to all the citizens of Nagaland.
Dr. Keviseto Kintso
President, Kohima
District NPP
Monday, November 9, 2026