Naga Independence Day celebrated in Nagaland and Manipur

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On August 14, 2020, the 74th Naga Independence Day was celebrated in the states of Nagaland and Manipur.

Highlights

In Nagaland, the day was celebrated by the students by hoisting Naga National Flag. Nagaland became a state in 1963. However, a section of Naga leaders are continuing the movement claiming for sovereignty.

Nagaland Statehood Day

Nagaland celebrates its Statehood Day on December 1. The state was carved out of Assam in 1963 as the 16th state of the country.

History

When India became independent from the British rule, the Nagas under the Naga National Council wished to remain free. It conducted a Plebiscite in 1951 where 99.9% voted for Naga independence. With this, the Nagas did not take part in the first and second general elections that were held in 1952 and 1957 respectively.

According to the Nagas, the Bordoloi and Hydari Agreements were not implemented.

Hydari Agreement

It was a nine-point agreement that was signed in Kohima in June 1947. Sir Akbar Hydari was the then Governor of Assam. The agreement was signed between him and the Nagas. According to the agreement, the following were agreed

  • Judiciary: The civil or criminal cases arising in the region of Naga Hills are to be disposed by Naga Courts
  • Executive: Agriculture, CWD, Education and Forest are to be taken over by a District Officer being appointed as a representative as Nagas
  • Legislative: No laws shall be passed by the Central Legislature that will affect the terms of the agreement
  • The Land shall not be alienated without the consent of Naga Council
  • Naga Council is responsible for imposition, collection and expenditure of land revenue
  • Boundaries: All the forests were transferred under the control of Naga Hills district Council Administration
  • The Deputy Commissioner is to act under the provisions of the Arms Act
  • The Chin Hills shall remain in force
  • The agreement was signed for a period of 10 years.
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