What is Naga peace process?

The Naga peace talks refer to talks undertaken between the Indian government and the various stakeholders in Nagaland to resolve decades-old disputes. Some of these issues date back to the colonial era. On August 14, 1947, the Naga National Council (NNC) led by Angami Zapu Phizo declared Nagaland an independent state.

What are the demands of the Naga People’s Convention of 1957?

Two Naga representatives would be elected to represent the Parliament of India in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. No act of law affecting the customary laws and the religious and social practices of the Nagas would be passed without the majority votes of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Who signed Shillong Accord?

Signatory details The “Shillong Accord” was signed on 11 November 1975 at Shillong, by the Governor of Nagaland L.P. Singh representing Indian government and the Nagaland’s underground leadership represented by Kevi Yalie, M. Assa, S. Dahru, Veenyiyl Rhakho, and Z.

What is the full form of NSCN IM?

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) is a Naga nationalist separatist group operating mainly in Northeast India, with minor activities in northwest Myanmar (Burma) until 2012. Khaplang; and the NSCN (I-M), led by Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah.

When and how was Nagaland formed as a separate state?

The bill passed by the Parliament received President’s assent on the 4th September, 1962 and is known as the State of Nagaland Act, 1962. The Act provides for the formation of the State of Nagaland as the 16th State in the Indian union on 1st December, 1963.

Who were the Nagas?

naga, (Sanskrit: “serpent”) in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, a member of a class of mythical semidivine beings, half human and half cobra. They are a strong, handsome species who can assume either wholly human or wholly serpentine form and are potentially dangerous but often beneficial to humans.

When did the Naga People’s Convention was formed?

the leaders of various Naga tribes, in August 1957, formed the Naga People’s Convention (NPC). In its first session held at Kohima on August 21, 1957, under the Presidentship of Late Dr.