Correspondent
Kohima/DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): District-level rounds of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026-27 were held in Kohima and Chümoukedima, providing a platform for young people to engage in democratic discourse, leadership development and nation-building.
At Kohima, the District-Level Round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament was organised at Alder College by MY Bharat Kohima in collaboration with Alder College, with Nagaland College Media (NCM) as the student outreach partner. Participants aged 18-25 from nine colleges and institutions deliberated on the theme, “One Nation, One Election”.
The participating institutions included Alder College, Kohima Law College, St. Joseph College, Jakhama, Kohima College, Baptist College, Don Bosco College, Model Christian College, Nagaland University and NIELIT.
Addressing the programme as chief guest, Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso MLA said the vision of Viksit Bharat could only be achieved when citizens fulfilled their responsibilities towards the nation. He observed that people often focused more on their rights than their duties and stressed that national development could be realised only through responsible citizenship.
Referring to challenges such as unemployment and limited job opportunities in Nagaland, he noted that many Nagas working outside the State were contributing to their families and the economy. He also called upon the youth to take responsibility for shaping the future and urged them to support clean elections by choosing leaders based on vision rather than money.
Following the parliamentary debate, Nzanthung Y. Ezung emerged as the winner, while Kethoneinuo Vimero of St. Joseph College, Jakhama, and Logan Jeke Tamin of Nagaland University secured second and third positions respectively. The top three participants will represent Kohima district at the state-level competition.
The jury panel comprised assistant professor, Kohima College Dr. Ketoukhrie-ü, assistant professor, Kohima Campus, Nagaland University, Meriema Dr. Anuj Kumar, assistant professor, Pfutsero Government College Zhovi Dukru, and assistant professor, Kohima College Khrieneikuo Zumu.
Meanwhile, the District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Competition 2027 under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 was held at C-Edge College, Chümoukedima, by MY Bharat under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The programme aimed to promote youth participation in democratic processes, strengthen awareness of parliamentary practices and foster leadership among young people.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chümoukedima, T. Lemlila Sangtam, Principal Emeritus Dr. Chubatola Aier, and winner of the Best Responder Award at the National-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2025 Kepozo encouraged participants to become informed, responsible and active citizens.
The competition featured presentations on the theme “One Nation, One Election”, with participants showcasing their understanding of democratic values, parliamentary procedures and contemporary national issues. The formal programme was followed by the Youth Parliament Competition, which saw the participation of 31 students from Patkai Christian College, C-Edge College, NEISSR, Tetso College, Modern College, NIT Nagaland and St. Joseph University. Participants demonstrated their understanding of parliamentary procedures, democratic values and contemporary national issues.
Kiumuhean H. of Tetso College was declared the winner, while Kimkhailiu of Patkai Christian College and Anoli Sawomi of C-Edge College secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively.