The Quest for Nagalim: Fault Lines and Challenges

Pradeep Singh Chhonkar
Archive data: Person was Research Fellow at IDSA Colonel Pradeep Singh Chhonkar, SM, VSM, joined IDSA as Research Fellow in August 2016. He is a serving Infantry officer. He has… Continue reading The Quest for Nagalim: Fault Lines and Challenges read more
Volume:12
Issue:2
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The Naga quest for independence is one of the longest-running struggles in the Indian subcontinent. Despite numerous attempts made in the past towards resolving the conflict, it continues to remain elusive on account of various fault lines. The signing of a ‘Framework Agreement’ between the National Socialist Council of Nagalim–Issak and Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India in August 2015 was one such attempt. However, the views of various stakeholders remain fragmented as the details of the agreement have not been disclosed in the public domain. Existent challenges and changing aspirations of the Naga populace necessitate a different approach towards resolving the Naga conflict.

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