KG Kenye and others during 25th General Session of RPOK in Kohima on March 28.
Kohima, March 30 (MExN): The Razeba Public Organisation Kohima (RPOK) held its 25th General Session with the theme ‘empowering community progress’ at RPOK Hall, Kohima on March 28 with KG Kenye, Minister, Power and Parliamentary affairs, Government of Nagaland as special guest.
During the session, Minister Kenye highlighted the growing moral and cultural challenges confronting Naga society today. He observed that traditional Naga communities were once rooted in strong communal bonds, mutual support, and shared responsibility. However, modernization and changing social priorities have gradually shifted attention from community welfare to personal gain. While progress and education have opened new opportunities, he cautioned that excessive self-centeredness risks weakening the spirit of unity that once defined Naga identity.
Equally alarming, according to Kenye, is the decline in cultural, moral, and ethical values. Customs, traditions, and indigenous practices that previously guided social conduct are slowly fading from everyday life. Younger generations, influenced by rapid globalization and modern lifestyles, often grow disconnected from ancestral wisdom and community discipline. He emphasized that culture is not merely ceremonial heritage but a living framework that shapes character, respect, and social harmony.
He also addressed the gradual disappearance of traditional taboos. In earlier times, taboos functioned as informal social laws that preserved respect for elders, nature, community relationships, and moral boundaries. Though some taboos may appear outdated in a modern context, Kenye argued that their underlying purpose was to maintain order, responsibility, and ethical behavior. Their neglect, he suggested, reflects a broader moral transition that society must carefully evaluate.
Neingulie Krome, Joint Secretary, Minority Affairs, Government of Nagaland, exhorted the gathering focusing on practical steps toward strengthening community resilience and youth empowerment.
Krome emphasised the importance of language as the foundation of identity. He stressed that language carries history, and cultural memory, and losing one’s mother tongue ultimately weakens community identity. He urged families and community organizations to actively promote indigenous languages through daily use, documentation, and inclusion in educational and cultural activities.
Preserving language, he noted, is essential for preserving identity and dignity and continuity among future generations.
RPOK President, Danyi Rhi in his presidential address stated that RPOK 25th General Session marked a significant milestone. He thanked the pioneers for their visionary contribution towards the organization. He also said RPOK should reflect on challenges and look towards the future with optimism in building unity and prosperity.
The nomination committee have announced the new team of RPOK Office Bearers for the tenure 2026-202. The team included: President-Daniel Domeh, Vice-President-Davi Venuh, General Secretary- Dr Thebi Shupao, Jt Secretary-Vipulu Domeh, Finance Secretary- Vikho Domeh, Treasurer- Rhiivi Abel Shupao, Statistical Secy- Vipulu Lea, Cultural Secy-Potokho Rume, Publicity Secy-Molilii Nukhu, Advisors- Neikhwezii Venuh, Danyi Rhi and Dezii Domeh.
The Office bearers of Razeba Women Society Kohima for the tenure 2026-27was also declared alongside with Kholur Pohena as its president. Rev Vikuo Rhi, Pastor, CBCK pronounced the act of blessing upon the new team of Office bearers.
