Kohima, Oct 24: The 63rd General Session-cum-Cultural Meet of the Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU), held at the State Academy Hall on Friday, highlighted education, moral values, cultural preservation and unity among the younger generation.
Held under the theme “Honouring Our Roots, Shaping Our Future,” the programme felicitated school and college toppers, outstanding HSLC and HSSLC performers, and achievers at regional and national levels.
Advisor to the Department of Science and Technology Kuzholuzo Nienu, who attended the session as chief guest, stressed that education must go beyond academic qualifications and material success. He urged students to uphold discipline, honesty, integrity and spiritual values.
Drawing lessons from the life of King Solomon, Nienu said true wisdom and a meaningful life must be guided by faith and good character. He also cautioned against corruption and immoral practices, urging students to become responsible citizens.
Congratulating the awardees, he said academic excellence must be accompanied by humility, honesty and a commitment to society.
KCSU president Kuwe Mekru emphasised unity within the Chakhesang community and urged young people to preserve their cultural identity while pursuing educational and personal growth.
Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) president Povozo Soho also called for cultural preservation, unity and collective progress, encouraging students to remain connected to their heritage while pursuing their aspirations.
At the evening cultural session, Director of the Department of Tourism, Nagaland, Veyielo Doulo attended as guest of honour. He highlighted the importance of love, peace and mutual support in achieving individual and collective goals.
Referring to the biblical teaching that love is the greatest virtue, Doulo encouraged students to support one another rather than hinder each other’s progress. He also called on the younger generation to rise above tribalism, strengthen relationships and work together as one community.
The cultural meet featured a folk song competition judged by Seyievinuo, founder and director of Seyie Intrepid Nagaland; Tsuveto Resuh, folk artist and finalist of India’s Best Folk Singing reality show; and Vethikhoyi Khamo, general secretary of the Chakhesang Cultural Organisation (CCO).
The Chakhesang Students’ Union, Kohima Science College Jotsoma (CSUKSCJ), secured first place, while the Chakhesang Students’ Union, Kohima College (CSUKCK), finished second.
The session concluded with a call to nurture an educated, disciplined and united generation that upholds integrity, love and cultural identity while striving for excellence.
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