How can the youth carry the weight of the past if we do not understand its roots?
This question lingers in my mind every time I think about writing my views on Naga political issues. There’s a quiet struggle within me, a war between the heart that urges me to...
In recent months, Nagaland has emerged as a hotspot for international investment, with the Japanese government and the World Bank leading the charge. This surge of interest can be traced back to Nagaland's vast forests, which offer immense potential in the carbon credit market. A viral Twitter thread has...
An official Indian government website, amritmahotsav.nic.in, under the “Digital District Repository” section, has posted details about an "Anglo-Kuki War at Longpi, 1917-19," with incorrect information.
This reference has sparked concerns among the Naga community in Manipur, particularly the Northern Tangkhul Nagas in Ukhrul District, who question how such an...
NAGAS RESIDING outside Nagaland, particularly in metropolitan hubs like Delhi, play an indispensable role as cultural ambassadors, forging connections between their homeland and the broader global community. These individuals actively preserve and promote their unique heritage and traditions, sharing them with diverse audiences who may be unfamiliar with Nagaland's...
THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (FA) of August 3, 2015, represents a watershed moment in Naga political history, superseding all previous accords. This landmark achievement has the potential to secure Naga political rights through political, diplomatic, and democratic processes. The FA was not a mere coincidence; it was the result of...
AS ETHNIC tensions continue to simmer in Manipur, there is rising concern over the monopolization of government power and bureaucracy by the Kuki community, particularly following the "communal" Congress Party's decision to declare Kangpokpi a revenue district. This decision has transformed Kangpokpi into a repository of thousands of sensitive...
THE UNRESOLVED Naga political issue remains one of the longest and most complex conflicts in South Asia. Despite several decades of negotiations and significant agreements, including the Framework Agreement (FA) of 2015 and the Agreed Position (AP) of 2017, a just and honourable solution remains elusive. The Government of India (GoI), which has played...
THE NAGALAND Liquor Total Prohibition Act (NLTP) of 1989, whose aim was to curb alcohol consumption and its associated social ills, has been in effect for over three decades. Its proponents, including the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) and organizations like the Naga Mothers' Association (NMA), argued that prohibition...
"Beyond the hills of Ang-go,On the outskirts of the twin villageTangbo and ShwedoThere stands a memorial stone,And on it eternally inscribed,COMRADE I. SINGHDIED ON 26TH SEPT. 1951"
The above excerpt is from the Freedom Fighters Records in the Manipur State Archives, Govt of Manipur, 1986. Yes, our beloved leader, the...
Birendra LaishramFIVE YEARS back, I recollect an article written by Dr Nelson Vashum, for The Sangai Express. The writer is Chairman of CHSRC, Hamleikhong Hungpung, Ukhrul District. This article was webcast on September 30, 2018. Dr Nelson highlighted the Government of India's role in supporting Kuki militants in Manipur.Quote,...