Nagaland social commentary addresses tribal and political cycles

An editorial reflection on the social and political landscape of Nagaland examines the tendency of the population to follow established patterns without critical questioning. The author uses the metaphor of goats circling a bonfire without a leader to describe how individuals in villages, churches, and political bodies often move in self-perpetuating loops.

The commentary highlights several areas of concern, including tribal-based voting over merit-based vision, long-standing factional loyalties in organizations, and the potential for religious practices to become mere formalities rather than expressions of compassion and justice. The piece suggests that stepping out of these established social circles requires significant courage in a close-knit society.