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ASA to conduct 50th anniversary sports meet

Officials from the Angami Sports Association (ASA) in an exclusive interview with APN News in Kohima informed that it would organise the 50th anniversary of ASA sports meet on February 2022 even as they hope the state would pass off through the pandemic before the games and sports commence.

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Officials from the Angami Sports Association (ASA) in an exclusive interview with APN News in Kohima informed that it would organise the 50th anniversary of ASA sports meet on February 2022 even as they hope the state would pass off through the pandemic before the games and sports commence.

ASA president Lhoubeizo Kesiyie said, “The ASA was formed in the year 1967, so we have celebrated our golden Jubilee in the year 2017 as per the formation of the year. So the upcoming event in 2022 would not be celebrated as golden jubilee but 50th anniversary sports meet celebration”. He also announced that a total of 480 contingents from the four affiliating units of sports and youth associations — Northern Angami Sports Association, Southern Angami Sports Association, Western Angami Youth Association and Chakhroma Youth Organisation — will be taking part in the 50th ASA Sports Meet 2022

He informed that all forms of athletic events, indoor and outdoor games including traditional Naga wrestling will be conducted. For the first time, he added, “indigenous games like bamboo walk, tug of war, war cry and cultural song competition will also be organised. Our meet will be a span of seven days and we will be using two outdoor ground and four indoor grounds for the games and sports.”


It was informed that three venues — Kohima Local Ground, State Indoor Stadium and Indira Gandhi Stadium in the state capital would be utilised to conduct the mega events.

Seyielhouvi Nagi, general secretary of ASA, updated that total prize money of
Rs 4, 63,000 have been set aside for athletics, games and other events while Rs 8, 70,000 has been earmarked for the Naga style wrestling. He added, “The total prize money for all the events for the 50th ASA meet 2022 comes to 13, 33,000. During the meet, all the Covid Sop’s and guidelines given by the government will be strictly maintained and followed”.

Kesiyie have urged all the sportspersons of Angami community to prepare themselves mentally and physically to dignify the “special sports meet” scheduled for next year.

NAGALAND CELEBRATES 75TH INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY

As Nagaland celebrate the 75th Independence Day at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza on Sunday in Kohima chief minister Neiphiu Rio hoisted the National Flag at the venue before taking the Rashtriya Salute and inspected the parade contingents consisting of Assam Rifles, 78th CRPF Bn, 37th BSF, DEF Kohima, 4th NAP Bn, 10th NAP (IR) Bn, 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Bn, STF, Home Guards and Civil Defence, Nagaland Police Central Brass Band, PTS and 14th Assam Rifles Pipe Band.

Speaking during the occasion, chief minister Neiphiu Rio stated that the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly has come together, irrespective of party affiliations, on the Naga Political Issue and common peoples issues. While taking this spirit of collectiveness further, in the recently concluded session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, he informed that the members unanimously passed a resolution appealing to the negotiating parties on the same lines as resolved by the Core Committee. “The House appealed to the Naga Political negotiating groups to come together in order to hammer out their differences, and give the people an inclusive solution, which is honourable and acceptable,” he said.

Meanwhile, he maintained that the artists, musicians and cultural ambassadors from Nagaland have added much to the vibrant diversity of the country and in the fields of public affairs, bureaucracy, judiciary, sports and the fourth estate, while the citizens of the state have served the country with exemplary distinction. 

On Covid-19 preparedness, he asserted that they have taken preventive measures in time, infrastructure while moving swiftly to augment the health infrastructure, particularly the availability of oxygen across the state, “the most critical element in the fight against Covid-19”. From modest oxygen facilities since last year, the chief minister informed that they have 6 functional PSA Oxygen Plants with a daily capacity of 3.7 Metric Ton and another 19 plants are under installation in various District Hospitals and some Community Health Centres.

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He also apprised that a total of 1816 oxygen concentrators and 6082 oxygen cylinders of various capacities have been made available in the state. He maintained that they have provided equipment to the government as well as private health facilities so that sufficient oxygen supported beds including ICU and HDU beds are available to meet any emergency. 

Besides the 3 BSL laboratories, he said they have also established 25 Truenat and 362 Rapid Antigen Testing facilities for Covid-19 across the state, adding that they are also building a 200 bedded hospital for acute medical care in CIHSR Dimapur which is likely to get operational in a few weeks time. 


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Amit Shah counters delimitation concerns, says southern states to gain Lok Sabha seats

Amit Shah assures Parliament that southern states will gain Lok Sabha seats after delimitation, countering opposition criticism during the women’s reservation debate.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday addressed concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise, asserting in the Lok Sabha that southern states will not lose representation but instead see an increase in their number of seats.

His remarks came during a heated debate linked to the implementation of women’s reservation, where opposition parties have raised fears that population-based delimitation could reduce the political weight of southern states.

Shah rejected these claims, calling them misleading, and said the proposed framework ensures fairness while expanding the overall strength of the Lok Sabha.

Seat count to rise with expansion of Lok Sabha

The government has indicated that the total number of Lok Sabha seats could increase significantly as part of the delimitation process. In this expanded House, the combined representation of southern states is expected to rise from 129 seats at present to around 195 seats.

Shah emphasised that no state will lose seats in absolute terms, and the exercise is designed to reflect population changes while maintaining balance across regions.

State-wise projections shared in Parliament

During his address, Shah also provided indicative figures for individual southern states, suggesting notable increases in representation. According to the projections:

  • Tamil Nadu could see its seats rise substantially
  • Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh are also expected to gain additional seats
  • Karnataka’s representation may increase as well

These figures were presented to counter the argument that delimitation would disproportionately favour northern states.

Political debate intensifies over linkage with women’s quota

The delimitation exercise has been closely linked to the rollout of women’s reservation, which proposes one-third seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies.

Opposition leaders have questioned this linkage, arguing that tying reservation to delimitation could delay its implementation and raise federal concerns. Some leaders have also warned that the move could impact national unity if apprehensions among states are not addressed.

The government, however, maintains that the reforms are necessary to ensure equitable representation and to align the electoral system with demographic realities.

Centre dismisses ‘false narrative’ on southern states

Shah reiterated that concerns about southern states losing influence are unfounded. He said the delimitation process will increase representation across regions and described the criticism as a “false narrative” aimed at creating confusion.

The issue is expected to remain a key flashpoint as Parliament continues discussions on the women’s reservation framework and related legislative changes.

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PM Modi assures no discrimination in women’s quota, delimitation debate intensifies in Parliament

PM Narendra Modi has assured that women’s reservation will be implemented without discrimination, amid a heated debate over delimitation in Parliament.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that there will be no discrimination in the implementation of women’s reservation, as Parliament witnessed a sharp debate over the proposed linkage between the quota and delimitation exercise.

During the ongoing special session, the government reiterated its commitment to ensuring fair representation while addressing concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the timing and structure of the legislation.

The proposed framework aims to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. However, its implementation is tied to a fresh delimitation exercise, which is expected after the next census.

Opposition questions timing and intent

Opposition leaders have raised concerns that linking the women’s quota to delimitation could delay its implementation. They argue that the process of redrawing constituencies may push the actual rollout further into the future.

The issue has triggered a broader political confrontation, with multiple parties questioning whether the move could alter representation across states.

Some critics have also alleged that the delimitation exercise could disproportionately benefit certain regions based on population, a charge the government has rejected.

Government reiterates commitment to fair implementation

Responding to these concerns, the Centre has maintained that the reforms are necessary to ensure accurate and updated representation based on population data.

Leaders from the ruling side have repeatedly emphasized that the process will be carried out transparently and without bias. The assurance that there will be “no discrimination” is aimed at addressing fears among states and opposition parties.

The debate marks a key moment in Parliament, with both sides engaging in intense exchanges over one of the most significant electoral reforms in recent years.

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Give all tickets to Muslim women, Amit Shah says, attacking Akhilesh Yadav on sub-quota demand

A sharp exchange between Amit Shah and Akhilesh Yadav in Parliament over sub-quota for Muslim women highlights key divisions on women’s reservation implementation.

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A heated exchange broke out in Parliament during discussions on the women’s reservation framework, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav locking horns over the demand for a sub-quota for Muslim women.

The debate unfolded as the government pushed forward key legislative measures to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Akhilesh Yadav argued that the proposed reservation must ensure representation for women from marginalised communities, including Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Muslim women. He said that without such provisions, large sections could remain excluded from political participation.

He also questioned the timing of the bill, alleging that the Centre was avoiding a caste census. According to him, a census would lead to renewed demands for caste-based reservations, which the government is reluctant to address.

Government rejects religion-based quota

Responding to the demand, Amit Shah made it clear that reservation based on religion is not permitted under the Constitution.

He stated that any proposal to provide quota to Muslims on religious grounds would be unconstitutional, firmly rejecting the idea of a separate sub-quota for Muslim women within the broader reservation framework.

The government has maintained that the existing framework already includes provisions for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) women within the overall reservation structure.

Wider political divide over implementation

The issue of sub-categorisation within the women’s quota has emerged as a major flashpoint, even as most opposition parties broadly support the idea of women’s reservation.

Samajwadi Party leaders reiterated that their support for the bill depends on inclusion of OBC and minority women, while the government continues to defend its constitutional position.

The debate is part of a broader discussion during the special Parliament session, where multiple bills linked to delimitation and implementation of the women’s quota are being taken up.

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