Roots, responsibility and the road ahead

63rd KCSU general session cum cultural meet heldKohima, October 25 (MExN): The 63rd General Session-cum-Cultural Meet of the Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) was held at the State Academy Hall, Kohima on October 24 under the theme “Honouring Our Roots, Shaping Our Future.”MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, advisor, Department of Science & Technology, Govt of Nagaland graced the session as the cheif guest. Speaking on the Occasion, Azo emphasised that education must go beyond academic qualifications and material success. He urged upon the students to uphold discipline, honesty, integrity and spiritual values, cautioning against corruption and immoral practices.Congratulating the achievers, Azo encouraged them to remain humble and responsible, stressing that academic excellence must be accompanied by good character and a commitment to serving society.KCSU president Kuwe Mekru, in his presidential address, underscored the importance of unity among the Chakhesang community and urged students to preserve their cultural identity while pursuing educational and personal growth.Haring greetings, Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) president Povozo Soho called for unity, cultural preservation and collective progress, reminding students to remain connected to their heritage and traditions while embracing the future.Gracing the evening cultural session as the guest of honour, Nagaland’s Tourism director Veyielo Doulo, emphasised love, peace and mutual support as essential values for personal and collective progress.Referring to the biblical teaching that love is the greatest, Doulo encouraged students to support one another in achieving their aspirations, stressing that unity is strength. He also called on the younger generation to rise above tribalism, strengthen relationships and work together as one community.In folk song competition, Chakhesang Students’ Union, Kohima Science College Jotsoma (CSUKSCJ), secured first position, while the Chakhesang Students’ Union, Kohima College (CSUKCK), finished second.Judges for the competition included; 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, Chakhesang Cultural Organisation (CCO).The session also felicitated school and college toppers, outstanding HSLC and HSSLC performers and achievers of students at regional and national level in recognition of their accomplishments and contributions.The session concluded with a call to nurture an educated, disciplined and united generation capable of achieving excellence while upholding cultural identity, integrity and mutual respect.