Naga Students' Body Denounces RSS Chief's Controversial Statement
The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has issued a strong condemnation against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his recent public declaration describing India as a "Hindu Rashtra" during an event in Lucknow. The student organization expressed deep concern over what it termed as unconstitutional remarks that threaten India's foundational values.
Constitutional Principles Under Threat
In an official release dated Thursday from Dimapur, the NSF emphasized that such statements directly attack the core principles of India's secular and democratic framework. The federation stated that India's secular character is not optional and cannot be reinterpreted according to political convenience.
The student body highlighted that the constitutional mandate binding all citizens and institutions guarantees equal rights, dignity, and protection to every Indian regardless of religious affiliation, belief systems, or cultural identity. They stressed that this constitutional protection forms the bedrock of India's pluralistic society.
Defending Democratic Ethos
The NSF release made it clear that remarks promoting India as a Hindu nation strike at the very foundation of the country's democratic ethos. The federation asserted that such declarations undermine the secular fabric that has defined India since independence and through its constitutional development.
The student organization, representing Naga youth across the region, positioned itself as a defender of constitutional values and called for maintaining the secular, pluralistic character that has allowed diverse communities to coexist peacefully in India.
This strong reaction from the prominent Naga student body comes amid ongoing debates about religious identity and constitutional values in the country's political discourse. The NSF has historically played a significant role in representing student interests and engaging with political issues affecting the Naga people and the broader northeastern region.
