Nagalim is a proposed country in Northeast India, primarily inhabited by the Naga people.[1] The concept of Nagalim stems from the desire of the Naga people for self-determination and independence from India. The region is currently part of Myanmar (Sagaing Region) and the Indian states of Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.[2][3]
Nagalim | |
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| Motto: Kuknalim: Nagalim for Christ | |
| Anthem: God Bless Nagalim | |
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| Status | Under India and Myanmar: Independence Movement |
| Capital | Kohima |
| Largest city | Dimapur |
| Official languages | English, Naga |
| Government | federal unitary republic |
| Legislature | Naga National Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 120,000 km2 (46,000 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2022 estimate | 6 million |
History
editThe Naga people have a long history of resistance against British colonial rule and later the Indian government. [4]The Naga National Council (NNC) was formed on 2 May 1956 to spearhead the movement for Naga independence. [5]A plebiscite was held, and 99% of Nagas voted for independence as a separate country.[6] In 1947, the Naga National Council declared Naga independence on 14 August, a day before India's independence from British rule.[7][8][9]
Naga National Movement
editThe Naga National Movement is the political movement that seeks to establish Nagalim as a sovereign state. It has been marked by armed conflict between Naga insurgents and the Indian government. [10]The movement has undergone several phases, including a ceasefire agreement signed between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in 1997.[11]
Naga National Council
editThe Naga National Council (NNC) is the political organization that initially led the Naga independence movement. It was founded by Angami Zapu Phizo, T. Sakhrie and other Naga leaders. The NNC's declaration of Naga independence in 1947 led to armed resistance against Indian rule. Over the years, the NNC has split into various factions, with the NSCN[12] being one of the prominent groups.[13][14]
Nagalim's Engagement with Myanmar
editThe Naga insurgency in India has counterparts in Myanmar, where Naga rebels have been fighting for greater autonomy in the Naga Hills. [15]The Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar is a result of negotiations between the Myanmar government and Naga rebel groups. [16]Naga National groups are also aligned with Kachin Independence Army and the Chin National Army, in fighting the Tatmadaw, or the Myanmar's Military.[17][18]
Proposal of a Federal Wesean State
editIn recent years, there have been discussions about the formation of a federal Wesean state[19] that would include Nagalim as one of its constituent regions. This proposal envisions a political entity that would bring together various ethnic groups in the region, including the Nagas, in a federal arrangement that respects their distinct identities and aspirations.[20]
References
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- ^ Karmakar, Rahul (14 August 2023). "Centre acknowledged Nagas' right to integration: Muivah". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
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- ^ "17. India/Nagas (1947-present)". uca.edu. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Singh, Bikash (11 May 2024). "NSCN-IM warns of human rights crisis in Nagalim amid talks". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture". thewire.in. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Chhonkar, Pradeep Singh (2018). "Quest for Nagalim: Mapping of Perceptions Outside Nagaland". CLAWS Journal. 11 (2): 80–97. ISSN 2319-5177.
- ^ Misra, Udayon (1978). "The Naga National Question". Economic and Political Weekly. 13 (14): 618–624. ISSN 0012-9976.
- ^ "Naga national movement in Eastern part of Nagaland". MorungExpress. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "The Naga Insurgency: The Past And The Future". ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ admin (23 August 2014). "'One Day the World Will Recognise Our Sovereignty': Naga". Burma Link. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ MPM (23 March 2024). ""The army has kept the Naga region in the dark so that the people can't understand the system we are fighting now. I would like to say that because of this, not only access to ammunition but also our livelihood is difficult." Bo Lin Yone, NPDF » Myanmar Peace Monitor". Myanmar Peace Monitor. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "united national liberation front of wesea: Latest News & Videos, Photos about united national liberation front of wesea | The Economic Times - Page 1". The Economic Times. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Said, Coinbar on (20 April 2023). "Nagaland: The Beginning of Insurgency - I". Indian Defence Review. Retrieved 19 June 2024.