Naga Students' Federation
| Abbreviation | NSF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 29 October 1947 |
| Type | Student Organization |
| Headquarters | Naga Club Building, Kohima, Nagaland, India |
Region served | Northeast India |
Official language | English |
President | Mteisuding Heraang |
| Website | nagastudentsfederation |
| Motto: For Unified Lim and Glory of Nagas | |
The Naga Students' Federation (NSF; /ˌɛn.ɛsˈɛf/) is the largest representative body for students of the Naga people.[1] It was established on 29 October 1947.[2]
History
On 7 May 1947, student leaders from Angami, Ao, Lotha, Sümi gathered at Kohima and decided to have the inaugural session of the Naga Students' Federation on 17 May 1947. However, the proposed meeting could only be held from 29 to 30 October 1947 whereby NSF came into being under the Chairmanship of Z. Ahu.
The second session of the Naga Students' Federation was held in Mokokchung from 13 to 15 October 1948. However, after the second session the NSF went defunct for 17 years due to the rising Naga political crisis and the imposition of Army Rule in the Naga Hills.
The NSF became fully functional only in 1971.
On 20 March 1986, two students Kekuojalie Sachü and Vikhozo Yhoshü were killed in indiscriminate firing by Nagaland Police when they participated in a peaceful protest called by the NSF to rally against the state government's decision on the introduction of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadres and the extension of the Disturbed Area Belt from 5 to 20 km along the Indo-Myanmar (Indo-Burma) border. The event was so tumultuous that it led three Cabinet ministers and five state ministers of Nagaland to resign.[3] In commemoration of the incident, the NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy is held annually.[4]
Constituent units
The Naga Students' Federation is composed of various tribe-based and regional student organizations, commonly referred to as its constituent units. These units represent different Naga ethnic groups and form the core membership of the federation. They are:
- All Moyon Naga Students' Union
- All Zeliangrong Students' Union
- Anal Lenruwl Tangpi
- Angami Students' Union
- Ao Kaketshir Telongjem
- Chakhesang Students' Union
- Lotha Students' Union
- Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong
- Lamkang Naga Students' Union
- Lotha Students' Union
- Mao Students' Union
- Maram Students' Union
- Maring Students' Union
- Monsang Naga Students' Union
- Pochury Students' Union
- Poumai Naga Tsudoumai Me
- Rengma Students' Union
- Sümi Kiphimi Küqhakulu
Executive members
The Naga Students' Federation executive members for the 2025–27 tenure are:[5]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Mteisuiding Heraang |
| Vice President | Vimeyiekho Vitso |
| Secretary - General | Kenilo Kent |
| Secretary - Assistant General | Veze Tünyi |
| Secretary - Education | Ajo Tsela |
| Secretary - Finance | Katho P. Awomi |
| Secretary - Social & Cultural | Thejalhoukho Thomas Khawakhrie |
| Secretary - Publicity & Information | Temjentoshi |
| Assembly Speaker | Marikho O. Lerüna |
Presidents
| President | Start | End | Representing from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Ahu Zinyü | 1947 | 1947 | Angami Students' Union |
| Sashi Aier | 1948 | 1948 | Ao Kaketshir Mungdang |
| Temjen Chuba | 1956 | 1957 | Ao Kaketshir Mungdang |
| Vamuzo Phesao | October 1965 | October 1966 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| K. Luithui | 1967 | 1967 | Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong |
| Vebaizotuo | October 1971 | October 1972 | Angami Students' Union |
| Shikiho Kits | October 1972 | October 1973 | Sümi Students' Union |
| Zaku Zachariah Tsükrü | October 1973 | October 1974 | Angami Students' Union |
| Tavetzo Tetseo | October 1974 | October 1975 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Nrio Mürry | October 1975 | October 1976 | Lotha Students' Union |
| N. T. Nakhro | January 1976 | September 1976 | Angami Students' Union |
| T. Khonwang Konyak | September 1976 | November 1976 | Konyak Students' Union |
| Veyieta Chiero | November 1976 | November 1976 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Yesonu Veyie | November 1976 | January 1978 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Tongpang Kumba | January 1978 | January 1979 | Ao Kaketshir Mungdang |
| N. Ntsemo Ngullie | January 1979 | January 1980 | Lotha Students' Union |
| Hokheto Sema | January 1980 | January 1981 | Sümi Students' Union |
| Zhovehu Lohe | January 1981 | January 1982 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Tongwang Konyak | August 1982 | January 1983 | Konyak Students' Union |
| Vizolie Sorhie | January 1983 | February 1985 | Angami Students' Union |
| P. Ayangba Aonok | February 1985 | February 1987 | Ao Kaketshir Mungdang |
| Chokhriveyi Venyo | February 1987 | January 1989 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Rüguozelie Paphino | January 1989 | April 1991 | Angami Students' Union |
| K. Temjen Jamir | April 1991 | February 1993 | Ao Kaketshir Mungdang |
| Y. Vikheho Swu | February 1993 | February 1995 | Sümi Students' Union |
| Neiba Kronu | February 1995 | June 1997 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| P. Chuba Ozüküm | June 1997 | May 1999 | Ao Kaketshir Mungdang |
| N. S. N. Lotha | May 1999 | April 2001 | Lotha Students' Union |
| Vipopal Kintso | April 2001 | May 2003 | Angami Students' Union |
| Achumbemo Kikon | May 2003 | May 2005 | Lotha Students' Union |
| V. Phushika Awomi | May 2005 | May 2007 | Sümi Students' Union |
| Imchatoba Imchen | May 2007 | May 2009 | Ao Kaketshir Mungdang |
| Mütsikhoyo Yhobu | May 2009 | May 2011 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Kelhouneizo Yhome | May 2011 | May 2013 | Angami Students' Union |
| Tongpang Ozüküm | May 2013 | June 2015 | Ao Kaketshir Mungdang |
| Subenthung Kithan | June 2015 | June 2017 | Lotha Students' Union |
| Kesosül Christopher Ltu | June 2017 | May 2019 | Angami Students' Union |
| Ninoto Awomi | May 2019 | April 2021 | Sümi Students' Union |
| Kegwayhun Tep | April 2021 | August 2023 | Rengma Students' Union |
| Medovi Rhi | August 2023 | August 2025 | Chakhesang Students' Union |
| Mteisuding Heraang | August 2025 | Incumbent | All Zeliangrong Students' Union |
See also
- Naga Students' Union, Delhi
- Northeast Students' Organization
- All Assam Students' Union
- Wesean Student Federation
- Student activism
References
- ^ Narain Karna, Mahendra.: Social Movements in North-East India, 1998. Indus Publishing. New Delhi.
- ^ "Naga Students' Federation observes its 70th Foundation Day". The Hindu. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "A goal for peace". The Hindu. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "NSF remembers slain members on Martyrs Day". Eastern Mirror. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "Mteisuding Heraang elected as new NSF president". Nagaland Tribune. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
External links
Official sites
- Naga Students' Federation Archived 2013-09-26 at the Wayback Machine Official Website