Is Nagaland not a part of India?
It is one of the smaller states of India. Nagaland is bounded by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the northeast, Manipur to the south, and Assam to the west and northwest and the country of Myanmar (Burma) to the east. The state capital is Kohima, located in the southern part of Nagaland.
Why is Nagaland famous?
With a whopping number of different tribes and the cultural diversity that they bring, there is little wonder in the fact that Nagaland is famous as the ‘Land of Festivals’. With each tribe practising its own rituals and traditions, Nagaland is a state that has one major festival lined up for all months of a year.
Why can’t India truly understand Nagaland?
India cannot truly understand Nagaland because most Nagas do not want the Indian state of Nagaland. If more Indians were able or willing to travel through Nagaland, I think they would understand. After all, Indians worked hard for their independence. They, of all people, should understand the dream of an independent Nagaland.
What are the origins of the Nagaland Conflict?
The origins of the Nagaland conflict can be traced back prior to India’s independence. Naga tribes are spread out across several states in northeast India and parts of Myanmar. They declared their independence before the British left India, but were forcefully integrated into the republic of India in 1947.
Do the Naga people want independence from India?
I would say that the vast majority of Naga people want independence from India. Being forced into Indian citizenship when the state of Nagaland was created in 1963 only strengthened the resolve of most Nagas.
Who are the Naga people of Nagaland?
The people of the state are known to have significant contribution towards the Nagaland society and culture. The prime religion followed by majority of Nagaland people is Christianity. Those people who live in the plain areas of Nagaland call the inhabitants of the upper regions of the state as Nagas. The Naga people belong to the Mongoloid group.