Context : An agreement was signed between the Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya in the presence of the Union Home Minister to resolve the dispute along their boundary. Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute Background: Meghalaya became independent from Assam in 1970 and became a full-fledged State in 1972. The creation of Meghalaya was based on the …
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Demographic Details: In Manipur, the various Kuki tribes, living mainly in the hills, currently make up 30% of the total population of the State. The rest of the population of Manipur is made up mainly of two other ethnic groups: the Meiteis or non-tribal, Vaishnavite Hindus who live in the valley region of Manipur, the …
Context: Centre Government has announced that it is ready to hold dialogue with insurgency groups in Manipur to bring lasting peace to the region. Reasons for rise of Insurgency in Manipur: Alleged forced merger and delay in granting statehood: The rise of separatist insurgency in Manipur mainly attributed to perceived discontent over alleged “forced” merger of Manipur with the Union of …
Basic demands of Nagas: Basic demand of Nagas is to form a pan-naga territorial state carving out regions from Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. They call it “Greater Nagaland” or “Nagalim”. Timeline: The Naga insurgency, rooted in Naga nationalism, is one of the oldest insurgencies in the country. Naga independence declared: The Naga-inhabited areas of the …
What is AFSPA? AFSPA was enacted in 1958 amid the nascent Naga insurgency. It gives powers to the army and state and central police forces to shoot to kill, search houses and destroy any property that is “likely” to be used by insurgents in areas declared as “disturbed” by the home ministry. Security forces can …
Context: In a counter insurgency operation by Assam Rifles, in Mon district in Nagaland, more than a dozen people and a jawan were killed. Why peace in North-East is fragile? The Northeast is embedded in a complex web of identities and a different history of nation-building. Their affinity to linguistic, regional, ethnic and clan identity is too …
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Summary: Recently there has been an increase in violence in Kashmir. This needs careful analysis to avoid the failure of the Kashmir Policy. Background: Several civilians and armed forces personnel have been killed by terrorists in a series of violent attacks in Kashmir. This has led to comparisons with the situation that existed during the …
Objectives stated by the Centre after the abrogation of Article 370: Articles 370 and 35 (A) created an unnatural and unhealthy divide in our nation. It would promote gender equality and end discrimination against marginalised communities like the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in J&K. The strikes like in 2008 can be better …
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Context: Recent border clashes on Assam-Mizoram Border and Assam-Meghalaya border points to the failure of central and state governments to solve the boundary issue. Reasons behind these boundary issues: Hurriedly drawn boundaries: Four out of six neighbours of Assam were carved out of Assam between 1963 and 1972. The boundary lines were drawn hurriedly and casually …
Context: Delimitation Commission has completed the task of delimitation of Jammu and Kashmir. The J&K Delimitation Commission had recently proposed to increase six seats for the Jammu division and only one for the Kashmir division. What are the issues associated with the recently concluded delimitation of J&K? Population base: This delimitation commission has taken the 2011 Census as the basis for delimitation for J&K, …