Youth parliament competitions held in Kohima and Mon districts

Students from Kohima and Mon districts took part in district-level youth parliament competitions on Tuesday and on 31 October, respectively, organized by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs and Mera Yuva Bharat to promote democratic values, civic education and youth empowerment.

Kohima district youth parliament

The Nagaland Post reported that the District-Level Youth Parliament and Parliamentary Quiz Competition was held on Tuesday in Kohima at TM Government Higher Secondary School (TMGHSS). Five schools from the district participated. During the opening session, TMGHSS principal and Kohima district coordinator Kelhikha Kenye explained that the initiative aims to promote civic education, democratic values and youth empowerment, and that it is conducted at district, state and national levels to strengthen democratic foundations and deepen understanding of India’s parliamentary system. Kenye also stressed the importance of discipline, tolerance and respect for parliamentary decorum, urging participants to engage in nation-building and develop critical thinking.

Quiz masters Neito Dzuvichu and Mhasikholie Sachu administered the quiz. Rüzhükhrie Government Higher Secondary School won, with its Class XI Arts team – Keneirienuo Kense, Junda Chugho and Neisasielie Kuotsu – taking first place. TM Government Higher Secondary School secured second position through Thangsoi L, Ngapjao Konyak and Yalo N. Konyak, while Dr. Neilhouzhü Kire Government Higher Secondary School finished third with Chillia S., Anulu Veswuh and Videvonuo Keyiencu. The winning team will represent Kohima district at the state-level competition, and trophies were presented by TMGHSS vice-principal Khriezosietuo Suohu.

Mon district Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament

In Mon district, the Nagaland Post noted that Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, organised a district-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament on 31 October at Yuching in collaboration with the Yuching Students’ Union (YSU). The event formed part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 and featured a speech competition on the theme “One Nation, One Election.”

District Youth Officer Rahul Sutliya, representing MY Bharat, said the programme aims to help young citizens build confidence, articulate ideas and become informed participants in the democratic process, and highlighted MY Bharat’s vision to empower youth through experiential learning, volunteering, leadership development and active participation in nation-building. A panel of judges – H. Chingshei Konyak, C. Yapho and B.T. Tomwang – evaluated the speeches. Ethiel Wangsa secured first place, Ngapyuh took second and E. Ngunyei Konyak placed third. The top three winners will advance to the state-level championship, with a chance to qualify for the national round of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue scheduled for January 2027. The programme was chaired by Langwang, with invocation and benediction delivered by Pastor Henyei and Associate Pastor Khaplem (Women), respectively.