Nagaland house (green) at Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata

I was made to go through some unpleasant experiences in Kolkata. After having being assured a room from January 12 to 15 at Nagaland House, the receptionist told me “There is no room”. An IAS officer in the Govt of Nagaland had informed the Joint Resident Commissioner’s office verbally as well and through fax about my arrival. Thereafter, I was asked by the senior officer to check-in at Nagaland House.

Reasons for my disappointment are:
- It is very difficult to get rooms instantly in a metro like Kolkata. If rooms were not available, Nagaland House should have informed me at least 1 day in advance so that I can make alternative arrangements.

- My meetings were planned nearby Nagaland House on Jan 12. I had to take my baggage to those meetings.
I was quietly told by a Nagaland House employee that “People come with chits from ministers, and it is very difficult to refuse them rooms”.

- Some well-known Nagas (Sr. Citizens) from England also got the same treatment. Dear government, please give well known Naga NRIs good treatment, especially when they are senior citizens.

- Lastly, my emails to Nagaland House Kolkata’s official email nhkolkata@gmail.com were unanswered. I had read news report that anyone seeking rooms should email to them.

Thankfully, my local contacts in Kolkata were quick to make alternative arrangements but due to last minute reservation, I could only get a room at a Salt Lake hotel which is 1 and a half hours drive from Nagaland House.

I think Naga travelers deserve better treatment.

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