A primer on Nagaland, India’s oldest insurgency as crisis erupts with Mon killings. Abridged Ep 304

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[@mobintexmobintex6294]

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[@rollingweed2176]

You have been mentioned in Kuknalim by Nandita Haksar. You are an inspiration to journalists.

[@temjenimchen7925]

Thank you for talking about Naga..

[@SHRUTISUNIL]

It would be great if you could add subtitles to your videos!

[@saurabhsingh-lx4wz]

Nagas are honourable people. They fought with dignity and with courage befitting a nation of warriors. During any of the wars india fought with Pakistan and China, they made it a point to not take advantage of the preoccupations of the armed forces. Wish they get a good deal to live peaceably, and maintain their culture and their way of life.

[@munchkin54]

Thankyou 😇

[@Mewanrahnam575]

Give them the flag and constitution they will be great partners in progress for india..well wisher from shillong.

[@sourabhdas615]

@@Mewanrahnam575 why will they get separate constitution ....if so seeing this every state will demand... already they have autonomy with NSCN from tax collecting to no non - naga settlement

[@justsain3236]

If they want freedom then thats something we should accept, although i prefer they stay.

[@wongkhumjangru911]

@@sourabhdas615 why are so against on everyone??

[@vkhombal]

i don't think any one in indian media has ever explained the naga issue in this much nuance.

[@Nintendo_fanboy87]

@marvel Tune I don't think he is stupid. Of course like any other human being he has his own flaws but to label him "stupid" more or less shows your stupidity level. I don't like some of his views but I would never call him stupid. If someone's views doesn't align with your thoughts, it doesn't mean he/she is stupid. You should try to argue based on that point of contention and not resort to name calling. Creating a healthy atmosphere of debate should be our focus.

[@neverfallinlove.5801]

@@Nintendo_fanboy87 yeah exactly!!

[@vikas776]

@marvel Tune grow up.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you. Nuance is challenging in these fatafat times! SG

[@swastikbasu8972]

@marvel Tune what is your stupid point? There should not be any diversity?

[@supongareplongkumer7177]

Just like you guys are proud to be an Indian.... We are also proud to be a Naga.

[@anandpandey5509]

Supong Arep Longkumer well thats good be proud of what u are repect ur culture

[@islandsunset]

Indian is my nationality. Bengali is my ethnicity. I can be proud of both. I think same goes for every Naga.

[@nani5987]

Bro the thing u can be proud of both...for example I am proud being a tamil but at the same time i m proud being an Indian.. Every person is made of many identities...we have to be proud of everything we r... I am also proud of being my locality which is a part of tamil nadu... So i see everything as it is...i dnt combine things..but for everything else i am a Indian first...

[@supongareplongkumer7177]

@taladuga picpwaspwat how can the Nagas be proud of Hindu Rashtra when Hindu is not even our religion??? We are proud Nagas and proud Christians.... Let's all respect each religion.

[@Shubham-dg3rb]

@@supongareplongkumer7177 what hindu rastra? India is not hindu rastra .Every religion is respected here eg. Punjab and north east

[@TheSoumya11]

My first best friends from play school were from Nagaland..their names were Tumpang(elder brother) Bendang(younger brother). Their father used to work in the Geology department. They used to be my neighbors in Bhubaneswar. Now i don't know where they live. I really miss them. I hope they are reading these comments and find me.

[@vv.k5992]

Find them on social media networks.

[@rakesh5600]

Brother r u surrounded by Bangladeshi immigrants.?? M frm ARUNACHAL hre lot of thm SETTLED.!

[@RamboRajkumar6]

@@rakesh5600 danda markar bhagao.learn something from us (north).we r good in these things.

[@rakesh5600]

@@RamboRajkumar6 more than 13 lakh Bangladeshi settled in snow area of budha n christ area .! Mosque has been built in HIMALAYA .! Whn my family member asked thm thy said Mohammed ws in snow.! The manghol race in danger all shitty Bangladeshi face taking over my land .! Due to NRC assam all came to snow area of ARUNACHAL.! Whn we complained congress leader came n made rohingya refugee center beside budha schooling.! We are helpless !

[@partha0098]

@@rakesh5600 we are facing the same here in assam,.let them stay there,but push the govt to make ensure that those scums don't get the rights of votes,govt facilities

[@nikunjpatel4304]

Man when Mr. gupta talks about conflicts and geopolitics, no one's near as good as him

[@ThePrintIndia]

thank you very much. You are very generous. SG

[@001prk]

I have seen insurgency up close, being an army brat that something l can never forget. However, I must say nagas are the best people i ever met, the situation is much better now

[@aimonbhasyad544]

Hi

[@an1ketsharma]

Uncle GR ma ? That's pretty evident though Haha. Sab ramro ?

[@creativeschmuck8132]

@@an1ketsharma Ramro toh theek hai, but this term army "brat" should not be used so losely. Brat and army do not go along together. Baaki toh dhere i ramro chh.

[@001prk]

@@creativeschmuck8132 Being army brat symbolised the proudness and Honour . It is a tag I carry proudly all the time. Though I have joined the Navy which is completely different from Army

[@001prk]

@@an1ketsharma AR

[@tirthankarpandit7009]

I stay in Assam , my brother is a paramedic ,once a Konyak elder almost 90 years old came for treatment he refused to sit on a wheelchair and walked 5 floors of the hospital .Later he said his tatoos on his cheast mark the heads he hunted , he also said he is now a christian and hopes Jesus will forgive him.

[@imti7593]

He didn't sit on the wheelchair because he knew the wheelchair couldn't carry the weight of his balls.

[@samuelawungshiadvisorhaomi888]

Great

[@shashankmishra7630]

The prof is back. Time to leave everything else and have dinner with his lecture.

[@ias7271]

But im having Breakfast 😨

[@thefamilybazar283]

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[@dhruvakashyap]

Cut the clutter really is the best thing to happen to political analysis in India. Amazing episode as always.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you very much... SG

[@tsariannar348]

Wow what a great political analysis of our state, lots of love from Nagaland Sir

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you Tsari... SG

[@jcd776]

@@ThePrintIndia when will you apologize to Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh, Mr. Coupta?

[@morbid.69]

Just a guy from Nagaland. Hey

[@ias7271]

Thought u were naga snake ..but u are a panda

[@ThePrintIndia]

Hi

[@sudhachinni]

What do u say about ur land.......?

[@huhh9876]

@@ias7271 such a disrespectful comment.

[@ayushbh6839]

@Blue eyed Eurasian Not snake he meant cobra. Naga means cobra in Sanskrit. Just a bad joke

[@amittripathi9292]

Seems like u've had plethora of experiences. After listening u i got to know the difference between anchors n journalists. N journo with experience always rocks

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you. I have led an eventful and interesting life...

[@ajjunair83]

Such a colourful story. Not one movie made on this. The whole of India deserves to know about this stories. Infact the whole world needs to know these stories.

[@anyonecansee8167]

Dear indian brothers I'm so sorry to say this but history can't deny "I'am indian by circumstances not by choice" Long live nagalim ✊✊✊

[@manikaganguly7735]

So you can leave Indian territory...go to hell....Nagaland is India's sovereign territory....so you should not reside here....

[@anyonecansee8167]

@@manikaganguly7735 oh manika Ganguly Hell or heaven doesn't matter nagaland is ours and it will never be under indian territory. As you says I'm every ready to leave indian territory. Ask GOI why not letting us free.

[@manikaganguly7735]

@@anyonecansee8167 India has full sovereignty over Nagaland.....if you consider yourself as an Indian and be loyal to this country then yes Nagaland is your as much mine.....Nagaland is an integral part of India......So stop separitism be Indian...

[@manikaganguly7735]

@@anonymous-bs1xb firstly We are Indian then ethnicity..... who do not consider himself as Indian should get out from India...these Nagas want separate flag,separate constitution for them....they are not true Indian.....

[@manikaganguly7735]

@@anonymous-bs1xb If there is a economic problem they can lodge protest....but they formed NSCN...a terroist organization.... Why?....my state West Bengal also deprived from 1947....does we want to separate from India?.....These Nagas want separate Christian country..... They do not realise that they can be easily wiped out from Nagaland by our army......

[@Abhishek-li6ci]

Man we live in one complicated country

[@wi-fi3816]

So much Knowledge in one Video, absolutely overwhelming! It's an honor to know that a wise intellectual has put so much effort in enlightening people About very little heeded State Nagaland.. Lots of Support and Love From Nagaland..

[@tsariannar348]

Sir can you made another episode on how Naga women, old and young Naga's were brutally torture ,rape and kill by the Indian army during this period when India introduce the so call AFSPA in Nagaland??? Please Sir

[@ThePrintIndia]

There was extensive misuse of AFSPA and excesses when media wasn’t so strong and large. I think both sides did awful things to each other for almost 20 years...SG

[@peterhait6774]

@ThePrint, may kindly list out any such aweful thing done by Nagas on Indian women and children as did by Indian Army, if you consider that both side did aweful thing.

[@robviirobviina5512]

@@ThePrintIndia , I'll agree to disagree. "Both sides did awful things" . Can you point incidence where the Nagas did "awful things" as you said? Why are you biased on this? Why are you trying to wilfully defend the Armed Forces and demean the innocent Nagas? As long as people refuse to call a spade a spade, trust can never be brokered. Remember, in this situation it is the Government of India who has to take the step. By saying "Both sides did awful things" , you're justifying raping innocent women, physically torturing old aged elders, destroying civilian properties etc.

[@khanyeiwalim8931]

@The Print explain that...

[@TEz-wp3ji]

@@ThePrintIndia the media was strong back then but the GOI has got some certain rights over media. For example., During the Mumbai attacks even the main stream media's was ordered by the GOI not to telecast live.

[@ahamasmiarinm]

The Nagas that I have known are mostly simple, helpful, positive, honest and transparent people, but as it is with transparent glass, it needs to be handled with care. Simple people are easy to be convinced but equally hard to be swayed once convinced by something else. They have made our nation proud so many times, hope IND too makes them feel proud on their INDn-ness each and every time they think about it.

[@HarpreetSingh-mn3kp]

Your stories are fascinating. Looks like you have lived a very eventful life.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Indeed yes... the old Chinese saying applies to me: may you live in interesting times! Thanks for writing..SG

[@QQ-qp8js]

O preete in loga nu bachke rhna brainwashing ppl

[@HarpreetSingh-mn3kp]

@@QQ-qp8js veere Ina tan dimaag dita hai raab ne ki propaganda te asli khabar vich farak pata lag janda hai

[@SunilBhatt]

INTERNATIONAL NGOs, Political Leaders AND NSCN (IM) Nexus IN NAGALAND Prior to our independence, Nagas fought against British invasion and Christian conversion. Angami braves of Khonoma, Mezoma and Kekrüma fought against British rule and Christian missionaries for several years in first half of the nineteencentury. The Chakhesang Nagas of Thevopisumi village fought against Christian conversion and church sponsored Naga National Council (NNC) led by A.Z. Phizo -who demanded complete secession from Bharatvarsh. Haipou Jadonang - a Rongmei Naga from Manipur who led a strong resistance to British expansion andmissionary menace, was hung on 29thAugust 1931. Rani Gaidinliu - then a girl of 16 years led the movement called Zeliangro ng Heraka Movement to protect the sovereignty of the country and defend indigeno us Hindu faith. Even A. Z. Phizo who hailed from Khonoma village assisted Indian National Army (INA) led by Netaji Subhsh Chandra Bose in the Kohima war during Second World War to defeat British invaders. Even after this resistance, British could establish their rule over Naga Hills area and pushed American and British Christian missionaries into Nagaland under Army protection and Government support. The forced conversion to Christianity and expansion of British rule advanced together. After the grand success in ividing the country by creating East and West Pakistan, the Britishers picked up Phizo and NNC cohorts to create a Christaincountry in Northeast Bharat. Firstly, British officers employed Christian missionaries to convert Nagas and then,they (British rulers) asked converted Nagas (Phizo and NNC militants) to startinquisition against those Nagas who refused to convert to Christianity and support British policy after 1947 so that a Christian solidarity could be established with USA and UK by the initiative of American and British Baptist Christian Church for the formation of Christian Sovereign Nagaland . Phizo who supported Army of Subhash Chandra Bose and fought against British army, joined the British bandwagon after conversion to Christianity and waged a war on Bhratvarsh to secede from the country and started Christian inquisitions in support of Christian crusade to convertall Nagas to please his British masters. Anybody who expressed different opinion was brutally killed. NNC and church were all the same. Overnight, churches opened in even remote areas, which came shelter place for guerillas of NNC. Missionaries acted as informers against army movements and against those Nagas who did not support NNC uprising and Christian inquisition jointly operated by NNC and church. This was the reason that Rani Gaidinliu and her Zeliangrong Heraka(Hindus) movement was the prime target of NNC and Church. They (NNC & Church)were after the head of Rani Gaidinliu - the freedom fighter. British missionary -Rev. Michael Scott became friend, philosopher and guide of Phizo and NNC rebellion. This British reverend supplied lethal weapons packed in Red Cross boxes to NNC militants. The Church formed several NGOs which acted as host to NNC guerillas and Christian crusade. Government of Bharatvarsh under Pt. Nehru couldn’t pay requisite attention to what was being done against the country by NNC and Church combine. The Crown Colony Plan The Britishers had a Crown Colony plan- a buffer state under British rule, in independent Bharatvarsh by seceding from Siliguri corridor. When it could not happen at the time of secession of both the Pakistans in 1947, they employed NNC guerillas and Church organization to materialize the dream of creating a buffer state in Naga Hills which could be an army base for America and Britain because of NE’sstrategic location in the midst of Hindu Bharatvarsh, Communist China and MuslimEast Pakistan now Bangladesh. With their long experience in divide and rule policy,the marauder masters sitting in London crushed and killed all Naga leaders who opposed annexation of Naga areas with British Crown and conversion of Nagas through force, fraud and proselytisation. That they did through NNC, Church and several Naga NGOs created under the supervision of the British masters planted in Church organizations. Naga club and Naga Hoho were such two NGOs, who were master campaigners and expert educators of NNC and Church agenda amongst Naga public. When GOI wanted to arrest Phizo for his anti-national activities, he silently escaped to London where he spent a royal life till his death in 1990 hosted byBritish Church organization under the supervision of Rev. Michael Scott and Billy Graham. Division of NNC In 1975 during emergency, NNC signed Shillong Accord 1975 accepting the Constitution of the country. Few hard-core militants defected from the NNC underthe leadership of Th. Muivah (Tangkhul Naga), Isak Chishi Swu (Sema Naga) andS.S. Khaplang (Hemi Naga)because of ideological difference. They went to China for military training and formed National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in 1980 under deep influence of Chinese Communism. This NSCN was again bifurcated into two - NSCN (IM) under the leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah and NSCN (K) led by S. S. Khaplang. Two years later, NNC was also divided into two - NNC (Adino) and NNC (Yanthan)after the death of Phizo in 1990. Mrs. Adino is the daughter of Phizo and Khadao Yanthan (Lotha Naga) is the former private secretary of Phizo. All the four factions started killing each other in the war of supremacy even after the conciliatory role played by so many NGOs like Naga Hoho Nagaland Baptist Council of Churches (NBCC), Naga Student Federation (NSF), Naga Mother Association (NMA), Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights(NPMHR), and Naga Club (which is dormantnow) etc. Several masked NGOs are registered under country’s law and also under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 1976 with a declared aim of serving the society in the field of economic upliftment, hygiene, medical care education and HIV/AIDS. These NGOs are receiving uncountable money from their foreign masters through Hawala and also through all the possible legal and illegal means. In return, they are funding rebel organizations for purchasing lethal weapons. They are also involved in drug and liquor trafficking in Nagaland. These NGOs are involved in other dangerous activity. In the name of eradication of and prevention from HIV/AIDS, there are mushrooming of such NGOs to amass enormous money from foreign NGOs. These NGOs are openly advocating for sex education and free sex but with condoms. They display how a girl and boy can prevent unwanted pregnancy and still keeps HIV/AIDS away even after repeated sex only by the use of condoms designed separately for boys and girls both. The trainer NGOs display condom use in their training classes.Thus, they have targeted to spoil the youths - the most vital section of the society. These NGOs are run by Nagas but these greedy masters of NGOs from Naga community busy to become rich overnight don’t bother about the future consequences of their dubious activities sponsored by their foreign masters. There are two types of such NGOs operating in Nagaland today. First, in this category fall such NGOs which receive money from GOI, foreign NGOs and foreign funding agencies. They declare their aim as working in the field of economic development, education, adult literacy , childcare, hygiene, medical care and environment etc. A large chunk of their money is siphoned off in the terrorist camps. The other type of NGOs are those which work under the garb of student organizations, youth organizations, tribal hohos (apex bodies), civil organizations and human rights organizations. These organizations openly receive money from state governments. In other words, these organizations are nourished by the State Government and foreign funding agencies enemy to Bharatvarsh. These are Government organized Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). That is how the State Government of Nagaland is helping Naga insurgency. heritagefoundation.org.in/Download/articles/dubious_rol.pdf Narendra Modi Rajnath Singh Amit Shah PMO India after tackling Kashmir Issue, even punish all the Bureacrats who did corruption and because of that inquisition increased by Naga Separatist group as Non Christian are harassed over there heritagefoundation.org.in/Download/articles/dubious_rol.pdf

[@SunilBhatt]

@@ThePrintIndia INTERNATIONAL NGOs, Political Leaders AND NSCN (IM) Nexus IN NAGALAND Prior to our independence, Nagas fought against British invasion and Christian conversion. Angami braves of Khonoma, Mezoma and Kekrüma fought against British rule and Christian missionaries for several years in first half of the nineteencentury. The Chakhesang Nagas of Thevopisumi village fought against Christian conversion and church sponsored Naga National Council (NNC) led by A.Z. Phizo -who demanded complete secession from Bharatvarsh. Haipou Jadonang - a Rongmei Naga from Manipur who led a strong resistance to British expansion andmissionary menace, was hung on 29thAugust 1931. Rani Gaidinliu - then a girl of 16 years led the movement called Zeliangro ng Heraka Movement to protect the sovereignty of the country and defend indigeno us Hindu faith. Even A. Z. Phizo who hailed from Khonoma village assisted Indian National Army (INA) led by Netaji Subhsh Chandra Bose in the Kohima war during Second World War to defeat British invaders. Even after this resistance, British could establish their rule over Naga Hills area and pushed American and British Christian missionaries into Nagaland under Army protection and Government support. The forced conversion to Christianity and expansion of British rule advanced together. After the grand success in ividing the country by creating East and West Pakistan, the Britishers picked up Phizo and NNC cohorts to create a Christaincountry in Northeast Bharat. Firstly, British officers employed Christian missionaries to convert Nagas and then,they (British rulers) asked converted Nagas (Phizo and NNC militants) to startinquisition against those Nagas who refused to convert to Christianity and support British policy after 1947 so that a Christian solidarity could be established with USA and UK by the initiative of American and British Baptist Christian Church for the formation of Christian Sovereign Nagaland . Phizo who supported Army of Subhash Chandra Bose and fought against British army, joined the British bandwagon after conversion to Christianity and waged a war on Bhratvarsh to secede from the country and started Christian inquisitions in support of Christian crusade to convertall Nagas to please his British masters. Anybody who expressed different opinion was brutally killed. NNC and church were all the same. Overnight, churches opened in even remote areas, which came shelter place for guerillas of NNC. Missionaries acted as informers against army movements and against those Nagas who did not support NNC uprising and Christian inquisition jointly operated by NNC and church. This was the reason that Rani Gaidinliu and her Zeliangrong Heraka(Hindus) movement was the prime target of NNC and Church. They (NNC & Church)were after the head of Rani Gaidinliu - the freedom fighter. British missionary -Rev. Michael Scott became friend, philosopher and guide of Phizo and NNC rebellion. This British reverend supplied lethal weapons packed in Red Cross boxes to NNC militants. The Church formed several NGOs which acted as host to NNC guerillas and Christian crusade. Government of Bharatvarsh under Pt. Nehru couldn’t pay requisite attention to what was being done against the country by NNC and Church combine. The Crown Colony Plan The Britishers had a Crown Colony plan- a buffer state under British rule, in independent Bharatvarsh by seceding from Siliguri corridor. When it could not happen at the time of secession of both the Pakistans in 1947, they employed NNC guerillas and Church organization to materialize the dream of creating a buffer state in Naga Hills which could be an army base for America and Britain because of NE’sstrategic location in the midst of Hindu Bharatvarsh, Communist China and MuslimEast Pakistan now Bangladesh. With their long experience in divide and rule policy,the marauder masters sitting in London crushed and killed all Naga leaders who opposed annexation of Naga areas with British Crown and conversion of Nagas through force, fraud and proselytisation. That they did through NNC, Church and several Naga NGOs created under the supervision of the British masters planted in Church organizations. Naga club and Naga Hoho were such two NGOs, who were master campaigners and expert educators of NNC and Church agenda amongst Naga public. When GOI wanted to arrest Phizo for his anti-national activities, he silently escaped to London where he spent a royal life till his death in 1990 hosted byBritish Church organization under the supervision of Rev. Michael Scott and Billy Graham. Division of NNC In 1975 during emergency, NNC signed Shillong Accord 1975 accepting the Constitution of the country. Few hard-core militants defected from the NNC underthe leadership of Th. Muivah (Tangkhul Naga), Isak Chishi Swu (Sema Naga) andS.S. Khaplang (Hemi Naga)because of ideological difference. They went to China for military training and formed National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in 1980 under deep influence of Chinese Communism. This NSCN was again bifurcated into two - NSCN (IM) under the leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah and NSCN (K) led by S. S. Khaplang. Two years later, NNC was also divided into two - NNC (Adino) and NNC (Yanthan)after the death of Phizo in 1990. Mrs. Adino is the daughter of Phizo and Khadao Yanthan (Lotha Naga) is the former private secretary of Phizo. All the four factions started killing each other in the war of supremacy even after the conciliatory role played by so many NGOs like Naga Hoho Nagaland Baptist Council of Churches (NBCC), Naga Student Federation (NSF), Naga Mother Association (NMA), Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights(NPMHR), and Naga Club (which is dormantnow) etc. Several masked NGOs are registered under country’s law and also under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 1976 with a declared aim of serving the society in the field of economic upliftment, hygiene, medical care education and HIV/AIDS. These NGOs are receiving uncountable money from their foreign masters through Hawala and also through all the possible legal and illegal means. In return, they are funding rebel organizations for purchasing lethal weapons. They are also involved in drug and liquor trafficking in Nagaland. These NGOs are involved in other dangerous activity. In the name of eradication of and prevention from HIV/AIDS, there are mushrooming of such NGOs to amass enormous money from foreign NGOs. These NGOs are openly advocating for sex education and free sex but with condoms. They display how a girl and boy can prevent unwanted pregnancy and still keeps HIV/AIDS away even after repeated sex only by the use of condoms designed separately for boys and girls both. The trainer NGOs display condom use in their training classes.Thus, they have targeted to spoil the youths - the most vital section of the society. These NGOs are run by Nagas but these greedy masters of NGOs from Naga community busy to become rich overnight don’t bother about the future consequences of their dubious activities sponsored by their foreign masters. There are two types of such NGOs operating in Nagaland today. First, in this category fall such NGOs which receive money from GOI, foreign NGOs and foreign funding agencies. They declare their aim as working in the field of economic development, education, adult literacy , childcare, hygiene, medical care and environment etc. A large chunk of their money is siphoned off in the terrorist camps. The other type of NGOs are those which work under the garb of student organizations, youth organizations, tribal hohos (apex bodies), civil organizations and human rights organizations. These organizations openly receive money from state governments. In other words, these organizations are nourished by the State Government and foreign funding agencies enemy to Bharatvarsh. These are Government organized Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). That is how the State Government of Nagaland is helping Naga insurgency. heritagefoundation.org.in/Download/articles/dubious_rol.pdf Narendra Modi Rajnath Singh Amit Shah PMO India after tackling Kashmir Issue, even punish all the Bureacrats who did corruption and because of that inquisition increased by Naga Separatist group as Non Christian are harassed over there heritagefoundation.org.in/Download/articles/dubious_rol.pdf

[@jinxkhoche]

What a beautiful story about a land far away and yet our very own, and also the constitutional flexibility that India has displayed. My love to the people of Nagaland and I wish for long lasting peace and prosperity there. Some day I'd love to visit all the North Eastern states.

[@Thestoryteller8474]

Do visit our land of festivals, Nagaland also known as the land of festivals. the main tourist attraction festival falls in the winter from 1st to 10the of December known as festivals of festivals "hornbill festival" it is the festival among festivals with all tribes and neighboring states come together to celebrate, you can check it out on KZbin about the festival. We hope you visit our land one day with love from Nagaland the land of festivals

[@ddc7226]

Another 24 hours hope we see peace in Nagaland, India❤️

[@xenxtrme694]

Not India kuknalim 🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@anandpandey5509]

Legend Z yes bharat india

[@etanafeya7219]

Good explanation about our history. For anyone confused, let me clarify we, Nagas, did not invade India. It was the British followed by India who invaded us. Unfortunately in this conflict alot of Indian Army died but you should also mention the numerous rapes, torture and deaths of children, women and men who were innocent. This does makes us bitter and not trust the government even now though we still want peace.

[@vishists721]

I hope a peace deal is signed soon and Naga people get to see development 🤗

[@DonCorleone786]

You seem quite familiar with our political struggle, Thank you Guptaji for bringing our issue to your platform. Great work!

[@niravdodia7848]

Very informative episode..The personal details of these series is an icing on the cake.. Good job SG and The Print

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you so much, Nirav... SG

[@changkumba4184]

May God bless u long life sir & bless our country with love, peace & joy. ♥️4m Nagaland

[@vinronrazx5790]

On July 19, 1947 Mahatma Gandhi said, “Nagas have every right to be independent “. That’s at that time when Nagaland had just one UG and the Village heads, social heads, church heads, political heads, the UG heads were totally honest and thought only of the society.

[@Thetravel_Nomad]

nagaland should b a new country in asia.

[@NoneOfTheAbove123]

A state having shared sovereignty with the Union is wholly unacceptable idea for just 12 million people. There will be one Constitution and One Flag, nothing more and nothing less.

[@ez30yearsago48]

@@NoneOfTheAbove123 I think even the British crown said that about India back then

[@socialdistantsingh3213]

I started to read the Naga issue since I passed by 10th class in 1995 and Ulfa was also at peak during that period. I still remember operation Rhino against Ulfa by BSF and one company was deployed a few kilometers from my home. Those were scary days... our small town by 6 pm no one would venture out. Only the evening bhajan songs played by those BSF could be heard. One day we went to the SDO and complained about the mic because it was too loud and that was study time for us. We use to study in kerosene lamp and finish evening study by 7:30 pm😁😁

[@tman8690]

I used to live in Manipur and same thing every thing was closed by 6pm only army were there. One thing for mainland Indians : We are happy to be Indians and we will choose India over regionalism. But please don't discrimination us

[@JosephStalin-io5fp]

But does ulfa still has supporters.?

[@socialdistantsingh3213]

@@JosephStalin-io5fp Yes, but now very less compared to those days. There was one incident when a bomb planted by Ulfa killed 13 school children in Dhemaji. That was the turning point Ulfa lost public support.

[@sovrajg.baruah4902]

@@JosephStalin-io5fp present sir.

[@JosephStalin-io5fp]

@@sovrajg.baruah4902 why ?

[@asanglasyiem9451]

@Shekhar Gupta Thank you for your brilliant enlightenment on this almost forgotten Naga history of Nagaland and its indegenious people as well as about the other Nagas of other States and countries about whom we know very little.

[@tonyaye1701]

Thank you sir, for your understanding of the issues of the nagas struggle against india you have really shown us our history some of which we never really understood. Thank you sir

[@vishalkumarsingh2499]

I am just astonished by seeing how this man explains complicated conflict in such a silky way that it gets stuck in your head at once. Respect for you Sir. There is a large group if people here in BITS Pilani who follow you.

[@Kangshou_Chang]

Nagas wish to live separately as a nation started earlier even before 1947, Nagas even wrote to Simon commission which this video didn't mention. We could or couldn't have progressed without India but annexation by Indian was against naga's wish. Even in 90s I saw naked people not properly cloth, what would have been the condition of nagas in 1947, we thank christian missionary for education and religion. Just few educated people tried to protect nagas those days, many people were killed, raped and property lost while trying to protect our land from Intruders. We are living today as an Indian Naga where we are still concern about our identity because we are less heard, known or recognised among the huge Indian.

[@PrasannaHariram]

Thank you Shekarji for imparting this knowledge of Nagaland. For a self acclaimed history buff, never had a clue of all this. I think one of the reasons why the North East feel isolated and ignored is that because there is not much communication and exchange of info with the rest of India. Love you Cut the clutter, but this was such an in-depth knowledge sharing session! Amazing, please keep doing what you are doing. Thank you once again Sir!

[@KoshyKoshyIPS]

It is great that you appreciate the contributions of the Intelligence Bureau! Rightly so, because you are one of the few National level journalists who know the Nagas from very close!

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you Koshy..,old friend, fellow traveller and (sometimes) partner-in-crime! .....warm best wishes and loads of live, as always...SG

[@rajavenkatesh8035]

Your interest in the subject comes through in the way you have presented this issue Mr. Gupta. Your experience holds me in awe. I thank you for this very lucid presentation.

[@ajamokillerbean4356]

Just a proud Naga passing by 😊 thanks for the detail explaniation about us Nagaland

[@ajamokillerbean4356]

@taladuga picpwaspwat idiot and moron are no less in this world 😂😂😂

[@alotoachumi6597]

A fairly unbiased assessment of the Naga issue from an Indian scholar. Perhaps you can make another video highlighting human rights atrocities in Naga areas.

[@nutterztube]

Hopefully this accord brings peace and prosperity to everyone.

[@sudhachinni]

@जय भोलेनाथ जय भोलेनाथ सही कहा आपने....

[@muzungchimr3527]

AZ Phizo started its freedom movement from Eastern Naga while most of the western Naga hold back to fight back. In doing so, Eastern Naga had to sacrifice everything from Education to economics but after Naga Independence the Eastern Naga now known as Backward tribes was under 10 years of Prez rule with no development which some of the villages still have to suffer because the first ambush was conducted by these villages against Indian Army example like Yimchunger tribe Villages. It's sad that historian forget to mention those sacrifice. PS: Because of long blocked of developments in infrastructure and education the people of Eastern Naga were far behind from western Naga so the government manages to provide Backwards quota for Jobs which is now use by many Naga people as accused if leaders were honest and inclusive while forming the state, Eastern Naga would be equal to other Naga too.

[@alphapurush7153]

It's really amazing to see how many importanat peoples Shekhar sir has met throughout his career and passes his experience to us as well. One of the best show in indian media to get the indepth analysis of major issues of our country. Thankyou.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you ....sg

[@TheAnkurp09]

The end of that last story was better than avengers end game 😂

[@ThePrintIndia]

Ha ha... thank you very much.., SG

[@cawungshi4231]

As wonderful as your personal insight into the issue and events of this , sir you got some very vital points very wrong which can be an honest mistake or just another way to misinform people. The point you mentioned about Ukhrul not being contiguous with Naga areas is quite wrong as is visible in the present map of the state of Nagaland and Manipur , Ukhrul is adjoined and shares border with Nagaland and the accessibility you talked about either through Imphal or Myanmar is also wrong because there is a “National highway” that joins Ukhrul to Nagaland though Jessami. And also Tangkhul and Mao are not the only major Naga tribe but also Poumai and Zeliangrong are large groups with significant populations and are also prominent .

[@miscreantminion9429]

Muivah's opinions weren't taken seriously when Nagaland state was formed. He needed a strong "naga" force. So he converted all these tribes into "naga" either by force or propagandas. Recruited mostly Tangkhuls in NSCN-IM. It's basically a cry for attention. And to disturb the peace.

[@miscreantminion9429]

@Moon Raker see, it gets very tricky here, when say that someone is a "naga", because their identity is very new and there are no clear identifying criteria for a "naga identity", except for the fact that the term "naga" was referred to those different tribes in the naga hills in Assam province before Nagaland got statehood. Manipur Kingdom was ruled by Ningthouja Dynasty, one of the longest lasting dynasties in the world. And it's geographical territory had been established centuries before a "naga identity" was even born. Also the so called "nagas in Manipur" have always been a part of the Manipur Kingdom's ceremonies long before this vague identity was born. They have their own names(not naga) called Tangkhul, Maram, Mao etc. So when you say that these tribes(Tangkhul, mao, maram etc.) are nagas, it gives an impression that these tribes have been a part of the nagas in Nagaland (Ao, Sema, Angami etc.) all this time(which was Muivah's intention). Even more than a part of Manipur, giving an idea of separatism among the people. It creates a disturbance in the peace coexistence of these communities in Manipur, as well as in Nagaland.

[@miscreantminion9429]

@Moon Raker yes, the tribes from Manipur also had their own village chiefs, but it is also true that they had roles in Manipur Kingdom's ceremonies. Yes, every community enjoyed certain level of autonomy, but all were loyal to the Manipuri Nationalism, and took part in the Kingdom's ceremonies. An example is the "Mera Houchongba" festival, which has been celebrated since centuries ago, where every village chiefs from the hills of Manipur come to the valley to celebrate togetherness, exchange gifts and perform culture shows etc. Then there was no "naga" in Manipur. These tribes had nothing to do with the tribes of Nagaland or the naga nationalism. Unlike the history of Nagaland, the history of Manipur Kingdom has documented history from as early as 33-154 CE. To say the least, even Kuki tribe was once considered as a Naga tribe during the "naga nationalism", you can clearly see the level of identity crisis with this "naga identity". It is understandable when you say the tribes in Nagaland are nagas, but a community that has been a part of Manipur since time immemorial shouldn't be identified as something else, it not only affects the peaceful coexistence, but also taking advantage of the simple mindset of tribal people, making a fool out of them. It becomes an obstacle to the over-all development of the area and the only ones that suffer are the common people of that area, while NSCN-IM leader are filthy rich , with business around different places. Also, please shed some light on the history that you read during your highschool and of those articles. I would like to know how the Tangkhuls/maram/mao of Manipur are more a part of the tribals in Nagaland, than that of Manipur.

[@miscreantminion9429]

@Moon Raker glad I could have a decent conversation and share some important information with a stranger online.

[@gunekh6798]

At the first place please explain Sir how the North eastern sates bacame part of India after independence. The real truth but not the mainland bookish account... Thanks.

[@shenanigans4177]

As a northeasterner I feel qualified to answer your question. The answer is fear and diplomacy. Assam was part of the Raj so it naturally conceded to India. As for smaller kingdoms they neither had the army nor the finances necessary to operate a state. These kingdoms created fortune mainly via trade with the British and they were pretty dependent too. Most of the then rulers were educated in Calcutta and had contacts with people in the INC. These people were crucial to the negotiating table. The royalty knew, they were gonna be merged with East Pak or India sooner or later. So they wanted an honorable exit. The Indian state obviously got what it wanted and voila you get a region that gets neglected for 70 yrs

[@monjir8707]

@@shenanigans4177 don't think you are alone here in South for every 100 ruppee we pay we get 70 in investment every part of India is facing it Northeast has rules which does not allow investments to protect its diversity and ecosystem We failed Assam in it for one Your religion is your private thing brother and it must remain as such Love from Andra Pradesh

[@akshitdadhwal]

You idiot don't know expansionist islamic nation of East Pakistan was most powerful area near you .. either you would have been the part of military dictatorship of Myanmar or the entire northeast would have been taken over by Islamic forces of Pakistan and also there was possibility of communist CCP's Occupation and also all the administration was handled by British who gave the power of attorney to the state of india

[@dhirendramishra8482]

I was in Nagaland March 23, I found them much impowerd, dignified way of life along with Honour for India. They are hard working people they Love Primes Minister Modi too. Long Live NAGAS, LONG LIVE INDIA

[@rexmwshahary8339]

Dimapur was kingdom of Great kachari kingdom who have ruled thousands of years back. Which is also mentioned in the epic of Maharashtra where One of the Brothers of Pandavas, Bhim married Hidimba. Ref.Archaelogy survey of Historical monuments of India. Rev.Sydney Endle, Hudson, Sunita Chatterjee, Anderson and many more written regarding the Great kacharis.

[@rexmwshahary8339]

@Starks Lemz it is not said by me but by the western, Indian historians and scholars,if u cannot accept the truth,facts and reality it's up to u. Dimapur city is named by the Dimasa king and tribe which has still existancial phenomenon with monuments as well as in the archaeological survey of India.Do thoroughly and proper research before u comment.

[@rexmwshahary8339]

@Starks Lemz Not only Nagaland whole of North East was under Assam do you know that.

[@student3833]

Nice propaganda..to create false unity#stoptryingto brainwash

[@OoooOooo-yq9ks]

@@rexmwshahary8339wrong Tripura and Manipur was never part of assam...

[@mrSamirsri]

I challenge Arnab Goswami to speak even half of this.....

[@hpremjit]

I am no Arnab fan but don't underestimate his knowledge. He just follows a method for TRP, that doesnt mean he knows nothing. I have watched him as an NDTV anchor when he was a "closeted nationalist" anchor 😮 and NDTV was a "closeted liberal" channel☺

[@mrflyyo]

@@hpremjit still I also Challenge him

[@vemaiesli1121]

I'm sure @Samir is not challenging his ignorance, but his sincerity to his profession. When a man knows so much truth but chooses to abundant it in favor of his vested interest, that's the real problem.

[@cedricfear119]

Wo to tatti hai 💩💩💩

[@mrSamirsri]

@@cedricfear119 Even tatti can be useful.

[@chsonam9063]

This is only half the picture of the Naga's fight for independence.

[@topYTenjoyer]

The Indian story

[@striden88]

Shekhar Gupta's Cut the Clutter videos should be mandatory for all budding journalists.

[@peterzimik6411]

Thanks for your story.But we can go from Ukhrul to Kohima not only through Imphal but also via Tadubi and also via Jessami,through which route I think you haven't undertaken.

[@utkarsh_Shrivastava]

India is one of few countries were the culture is of utmost importance,Nagas can trust that there culture will remain intact with India

[@huhh9876]

Can you do a video on how india seperated nagaland and kept a huge part of nagalim on manipur assam arunachal and how burma occupied a huge part of nagaland during naga-burmese war.

[@chawrakaxom559]

No they should make a video on how Nagas stole assamese, Manipuri, dimasa land. Fucking thives and now are demanding more. Even Naga is an exonym.

[@huhh9876]

@@chawrakaxom559 assam were the ones who took nagas land learn history.

[@TEz-wp3ji]

@@chawrakaxom559 I can understand your jealousy towards Nagas, as poor minded people like you can't go ahead to higher levels. I feel very sorry for people like you who raised their voice with so little knowledge. Do some homework and comment on it.

[@fallen4055]

@@TEz-wp3ji do a story on how a state which hardly produce any gdp run on money collected by tax from rear of India....

[@chawrakaxom559]

@Wolithung Kikon what dumbassery is this? Changsa in China is a Assamese title. So does that mean China belongs to Assamese people?

[@temjenyanger4286]

this is the first news channel from india talking about nagaland. . hats off to you guys. . love from nagaland👍

[@RahulKumar-ng2gh]

That's what we miss in mainstream media, most of us Indians never tried to understand this majestic, diverse country, we don't travel, though tourism has increased but travelling not. Thank you The Print for making us a bit more educated about this great country. ❤

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you very much. Please do spread the word about ThePrint.... SG

[@tzhimo5617]

Wonderful presentation but you've made it look like Naga started this Indo-Naga conflict. First, "Indian Army moved into Tuensang ( free Naga territory then) by October 1955, and the war with the Nagas started from then. " (B. N. Mullik, in his book 'My years with Nehru') He was the then personal secretary of Nehru.

[@pangtickjess941]

Very true

[@narkelnaru2710]

Pieces like these are Mr. Gupta's strength. His storytelling and knowledge and personal experience are very satisfying to hear. Bravo.

[@madhavmavalankar2535]

Very nice analysis and presentation of actual facts , so painstakingly collected by shekhar Gupta. Hats off to him and let us hope for a lasting Naga accord. . Once achieved it will pave way for similar resolution of Kashmir . Regards, Madhav Mavalankar

[@vemaiesli1121]

Conclusion drawn from the video: the causes of the current Naga political issues are twofold. 1. Insincerity and inferiority attitude towards the issues by GOI and their divide and rule policy. 2. Selfishness and shortsightedness amongst the Nagas in general and their leaders in particular: readiness to suffice if and when their respective tribes are benefited rather than the greater good of the Nagas. And finally, India needs to respect the reality of identity cricis faced by the Nagas. We maybe of different tribes but it is our eternal desire to be identified as a single people and not of people of different States. In our Naga society there is a common saying that the Indian army is large enough to drown us all with their pee alone, let alone their modernized weaponry. While that is very true, it is not to undermine our spirits. We Nagas have been known for our bravery, though some retrospectively foolish and irrational. Nothing good will come from conflicts, especially in this millennia when NE will serve as the doorway to South Asia for India - with China lurking. It is a moral obligation to respect every people's right, no matter their significance. That is what the Indian independence movement was based upon. Self identification is a basic human right. GOI cannot blamed the Nagas for the mistakes they made in scattering them to different States. A unified and autonomous Naga State within the Indian Constitution is a bare minimum, and the fight will live on if that is not given.

[@shenanigans4177]

Good analysis bro. But from experience, I don't think the tribal politics is ever gonna stop from ruining a good bunch of opportunities. Each tribe wants to prove themselves superior to the other and a never ending race of power grab. This is not particular of Nagaland and applies to whole of NE. Also the GOI is equally responsible for underdevelopment of the region. We could have been a major traffic route to reach the whole of SEA and even China and look at what the situation is now. Even tourism is not well advertised into the mainland. The worst part is connectivity and the rant goes on.....

[@NikhilUttrakhandi]

These are the sign of a mature and experienced journalist when he honoured the rebel naga leaders for their valor and didnt redicule them the way Indians and Pakistanis ridicule each other's military. That's because there is a difference between a foreign force and our own men rebelling against the nation, no matter how non Indian the separatist Naga would think about themselves for rest of us India and for our government they are as Indians as people from any other state. I hope Nagas will get all their rights with their culture,tradition,language and beliefs preserved well under Indian constitution.

[@CPKproduction]

But Sir, you didn't mentioned that since time immemorial Nagas were never part of Indian territory and Nagas has every right to have its own nation ...

[@shubhamsahu3590]

Naga elites know, they can be free and maintain their religion and culture in India, China or Myanmar will crush them.

[@lalatendudas4646]

This is even a better episode than the earlier one. I had been in NE close to 10 years and had been posted at Dimapur in 1985. I have many Naga friends but did not know as much as I learned in your 28 minutes episode. Keep enriching us with this kind of knowledge which is sorely missing in shrill shouting of TV debates. Excellent episode.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you very much....SG

[@confirmselection8888]

Please go read A.S. Atai Shimray's book 'Let Freedom Ring?: Story of Naga Nationalism', if you guys want to learn in detail about the saga of Naga Nationalism. You might find it interesting, that certain things as pointed out by the narrator may vary and contradict to a certain extent. Because here the narrator tends to put the GoI and the army in such a positive light which is not at all the case if you had to look in-depth of the Naga history.

[@robertclifford5020]

Thank you so much for sharing the brief history of NAGAS. I'm from Manipur but still not quite clear about the history but now iam very nice and happy learning the beginning and ending. We are all proud Indians and we Alys wants peace and harmony respecting one another . Love u from Manipur.

[@nagalimtrends]

Dear Narrator! For God's sake don't try to dilute and distort the Naga History. Iam a student doing my PG degree currently. Many Naga youths might not be aware of Naga history but there are handful of Naga youths like me who are well aware of our(Naga) history. Point wise! 1) NagaHiss was never a part of India. Naga hill was infact handed down by the Britishers to India who couldn't conquer us themself. 2) Nagas were more United during the colonial period under British whereas contemporary Naga society is divided into pieces since the india came in. British came with Christainity sharing love and peace whereas India came with assault rifles. 3) Severe human rights violation is seen in the Naga Hills starting from early 1950s committed by Indian soldiers. Thousand of Nagas were murdered by Indian army Where AFSPA was an act of GENOCIDE for the Nagas. My mother's and sisters were raped, my father, brother and uncle's were tortured and killed, people were taken away and never seen again, villages were burned down, houses ransacked, women raped, a mass terrible genocide where the journalist and media were shut out of the situation in Naga hills. The cruelsome genocide was conducted in closed door so that the world doesn't know about Indian brutalism. Nagas were subjugated by Neo colonial power! 4) Nagas had been fighting for almost 9 decades now, don't ever expect to finish off Naga insurgents by dividing the Nagas and throwing money. There are Nagas like me who don't care about money but care more about our rights than your deceptive tactics to divide the Nagas. 5)today there are Nagas like me who don't buy your deceptive tactics to suppress the Nagas by dividing us. We are more concerned of our rights and our history. 6) Nagaland is a failed State, your puppet government running the Nagas state of affairs has nothing to do with Nagas. In every movement there are always traitors, if we look into any history, and just like that, even among the Nagas there are traitors. They are only interested in INR nothing much, and they can be assasinated just like many traitors assassinated in Naga Struggle. 7) Don't ever expect that Nagas will give in to India in exchange for Package or anything. There is no price that can compensate for thousands of Innocent Nagas killed by Indians. 8) Nagas will keep fighting India until the earth sun turns grey in our universe. The only solution is COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM INDIA! 9) The present Naga leaders of the underground may or may not surrender, whether they surrender or not, the fact remains i.e history, which cannot be erased. The brutality and genocide by Indians will remain and the history will carry it own course, while the young Naga generations will keep fighting for Complete Separation. 10) I would love to call myself an Indian but not at the cost of thousands of innocent souls lost for the cause! Nagas stand for Sovereignty! 11) "it is better to die fighting as Nagas than to live with humiliation as Indian". Please I earnestly request you not to distort our history! Mind your own business, if you don't know Naga history don't try to act as if you are an expert, why not try explaining your own indian history! Don't waste your time giving wrong information to the people! Or are you obsessed with KZbin monetization???? May be! How pity old grandpa! NAGAS WERE NOT INDIAN, NAGAS ARE NOT INDIAN AND NAGAS WILL NEVER BE INDIAN! KUKNALIM!!

[@THEUNDERCOVERMONK]

Are You a Christian?

[@thulasikumaran9869]

Words of a women mizo fighter " we can be a sovereign country but not independant " after knowing about international power politics . She realised this decades back . And it is time for u to realise this now.

[@nagalimtrends]

@@thulasikumaran9869 Mizo is different case. Mizos were weak and we're only influenced by Nagas. Infact Nagas supported their movement by giving certain aids like supplying weapons and training them. Their stand was in itself weak and their moment dissolved with money from India. Their movement was nothing but that of indimitation from Nagas. Talking about the world politics, Nagas would rather love unitary system like that of Chinese, where federal system and infact the largest democracy in the world in itself is corrupted to it's root and there seems to be no accountability and transparency in Indian system which only sound good in theory. Nagas would rather align with the Chinese and Pakistan rather than the said Indian system, the system is in itself is very difficult to pass laws and adjugate policies due to two irrational house where the minor communities and their voices are suppressed in Delhi. In terms of power in global arena things will take it's own course when the Nagas are politically stable but as of now it is very unstable and corrupted to it's root within Indian system. The only way out from this failure and sluggish system is complete separation from India! Sovereignty has different meaning in different platform for international politics and single state. Not to be confused with the word, by sovereignty Nagas mean just one thing i.e self determination without the interference from internal or external foreign force. Nagas are only talking about self rule not involving external alien laws like that of India. Nagas don't subscribe to Indian System!

[@nagalimtrends]

@@THEUNDERCOVERMONK Iam Hindu irrational radical extremist who thinks that eating beef is a crime, and cows are more important than humans.

[@THEUNDERCOVERMONK]

@@nagalimtrends Still better than ISIS terrorists and Chinese Dictatorship. . P.S. You don't know India. You just live in your mind with social media running on your screens. Too many prejudices and assumptions.

[@ashishsawant81]

Two episodes on India's conflicts were really insightful and well presented explaining the bell curve theory.Also highlighting the efforts of successive governments to bring peace to the conflict regions. Again another well researched & presented by Mr.Gupta & his team.

[@rcv3208]

I have Naga students wonderful people

[@lifetalks.5149]

Nagas will never accept any solution which doesn't guarantee our own Flag and Constitution. Sorry to interrupt but being a true son of the land I can't digest your saying Separate flag and Constitution will never happen. We hv been fighting all these years for our identity,thousands had laid down their lives in this long struggle n yet more are ready to die for the land. Remember that Nagas will never surrender to any forces on earth. Surrendering and becoming overground happened in the past but not with the sons of today. Good bless Nagaland.KUKNALIM!!!!Anyways it was indeed well explained from beginning to the end. Thank you sir for sharing our history. 🙏

[@hiareungambehingleu2160]

Beautiful story from the Indian point of view. Appreciate it... 👍🏼 Truth be told and be known to all mankind who needs to. Nagaland is only one fifth of the Nagas Territory so it’s very sentimental to say Nagaland as the land of entire Nagas. There was never Nagaland but the whole of Nagas territory crying for freedom in bloodshed until Nagaland was curved out dividing the Nagas. P.S : better research will be appreciated since some information are wrong

[@vedezonienu7630]

As a Naga I have to say you Have deep insights into the Naga issue.

[@an1ketsharma]

Hello to my fellow Army Brats who know Nagas closely than any civilian would ever.

[@tempphone7359]

Are you saying that because some Naga's serve in armed forces or because you have encountered the NSCN in combat?

[@nathansekhar2840]

Brilliant presentation by Sekhar Gupta because of his background of his earlier career as a reporter.Thank you . Nathan Sekhar Sydney Australia.

[@omprakashpanda2618]

Sir what is the story of exile government of manipur ! Please tell us

[@Prynksngh]

Nothing it's just 2 individuals not a threat.

[@ThePrintIndia]

I think it doesn’t count for much. Just headline-hunting...let’s not worry about this...SG

[@jpthangew6942]

Its like nirav modi declaring exile government of Gujarat.hope you get it haha

[@asensorjamir8610]

Thank you for throwing much needed light on the issue of our state. I'm really happy that the print has been covering issue not just from my state, but from all corners of our country, issues which other media outlets have failed to report. I hope this will help our fellow Indians to understand the issues of our state and see through the misconceptions surrounding the people of my state. God bless you and thank you very much once again. Jai Hind and Kokna lim

[@sanketgandhi6285]

Love you sir ji- UPSC aspirant

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thanks. Remember me when you become a powerful IAS officer!

[@sanketgandhi6285]

I will sir

[@nani5987]

Dear gupta sir...i like it when u talk about leaders ...you respect every person by calling them nice....i hope all journalists give every man their due respect ... And if given respect people many a times tend to become soft and think different.. Hope my country India becomes one of the most peaceful place in Eqrth

[@aashish1703]

Very informative Mr Gupta. Doing a good job!

[@dogstar4175]

I am a Naga and Indian by citizen. Some few points to know about Indo-Naga conflict. In 1929 the Nagas submitted a memorandum to the British government not to merge Naga areas with Indian union when the Simon commission visited India. Nagas already declared their independence on 14 August 1947 after Mahatma Gandhi the father of the nation assured that Nagas have every right to stay with India or to part away from the Indian union. Nagas did not went to Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan or Haryana to kill Indians. Nagaland did not Invade India, India Invaded Nagaland. Naga Insurgents did not kill any Children or women who came from mainland India and settled down in Nagaland. Indian Army killed 1000s of Naga children, raped 1000s of Naga women between 1957-1967, Burnt 1000s of Naga villages. Naga insurgents targeted Indian Army and Indian Army targeted Naga children, women and unarmed civilians.. My question is who are warriors and who are cowards??? Who's fault?? GOI OR NAGAS?? 🤔🤔🤔

[@TheNaobicha]

Sir, wish you had included something about how the whole thing has created unrest in Manipur and few other NE states. Would have liked to hear your side of the story.

[@mrflyyo]

@乙乇ᗪㄖ几Ꮆ爪卂ㄖ what do you mean, this Naga issue directly effects the state of Manipur because of their demands, so peacefull solution is only possible if Manipur is also kept in mind.

[@glamwithjyoti4254]

Sir ji, you have immense knowledge. Please use this time to educate current generation about post independence history.

[@nitinkalburgi6727]

Good news from Naga peace talks where Zeliang congratulating PM modi and appreciating negotiation talks with Gov RN Ravi👍

[@souravdutta9102]

Sir the way u describe the whole thing is awesome.. As a northeastern i didn't even know about this matter

[@babindhar]

Watching ur video from Nagaland

[@chaun9521]

What's the situation on the ground there?

[@rakesh5600]

R u indian naga or only naga .!!

[@kabotohaye8666]

@@chaun9521 normal so calm 😊😊

[@himanshusingh6692]

How's the internet connectivity there?

[@supongareplongkumer7177]

We are Naga only.....

[@aidni1979]

Thank you so much, Mr. Shekhar Gupta. It's a wonderful analysis of the history of the Naga 'problem', with your customary dose of delightful anecdotes. It's a learning experience for people like me from seasoned journalists such as yourself. Thank you so much and please keep up such wonderful work.

[@samuelawungshiadvisorhaomi888]

Good. I really appreciate.

[@manjeetnagi]

How could you remember the names of all the tribes and leaders and pronounce them

[@ThePrintIndia]

Practice...living in NE for three years (1981-83) and some homework! Thanks for writing... SG

[@hieverything123]

@@ThePrintIndia what u were doing there sir 💕

[@student3833]

@@hieverything123 of course spying and some intelligence work to bring nagaland under india

[@CoffeeChai]

Sir Gupta,did you know that Nagas too fought alongside with the Indians in the Kargil war.I am not lying. I have met and heard many stories about their time in the war. My grandfather was petitioned twice to the warzone during his service in the Indian army for 9years.

[@mashunshatzzz506]

Im proud to be naga...😊

[@WarriorDeb]

We love you brother

[@hemangshrivastava9561]

I'm proud Bhopali.

[@AK-rn1cj]

Thank you Sir for educating young people, these stories will really help people to understand the complexity of the nation like us. People will stop giving knee jerk reactions on complex issues. Thank you

[@heumang]

If Kaito Sema have lived "Nagaland for Christ" would not have bitter consequences. (NSCN-IM under Muivah)Killing their own kin(Kukis in Manipur) in Christ they have ruin their good reputation and disgrace themselves as a Christian.

[@shobygopi4359]

Brilliance of India's IB officers without sacrificing democratic principles. That's Naga story..Thanks to Indian Army for protecting India's sovereignty..

[@musclethrust7945]

The whole of North East was forcibly annexed by the government in India. India and North East don't share any thing in common as regards to culture. The central Government threatened North East and offered bribes to the hand picked rulers also. Most of the election were farce,and elected leaders were just sub subservant of the central government. But slowly and slowly things improved.The people of North East slowly believes that are also a part of India. It is going to take time. However,North East economically more developed before Indepence than now.

[@sinofsloth69]

This Sir right here knows more about the scenario of Naga’s struggle than the maximum population of Nagas combined.

[@ThePrintIndia]

That’s very flattering....but I can’t know more than the native does! Thanks for writing... SG

[@PSWChipenmiR]

Sir! Hope for next lecture "Naga independence / free country ".🤗

[@Max94]

Thank you so much Sir..for making this video and clarification about northeast issues... Really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@RanjitSingh-fu8sh]

No one can beat S@gupta in detail search of historical facts. Excellent coverage of events.

[@samuelawungshiadvisorhaomi888]

Territorial issue is the creation of India. Nagas do not claim which belongs to others but land which were founded by Naga ancestors. The present issue has been created by India. Nagas and Indians did not know each other before the arrival of British. Dear Indians please never try to distort.

[@Ritzzzz00]

Would request you to make a video on the Assam Accord

[@PremChand-sb3lz]

Moderated modern media houses will never know our history .. Thank you Sekhar ji.. Will not agree with you , but this piece of knowledge sharing is truly uncluttered..

[@moaao5653]

Very articulate but based on manipulative facts . Its one sided story. Sir, we expect from a man of high caliber like you to cover both sides of story on such prestigious platform.

[@alohitozhimomi4850]

True that brother but although manipulative it may be the part about "tribal politics" after we get the supposed independence is very true. Who is who of what? Will be the biggest problem . Don't wanna end up like Soviet Russia or communist china after revolution.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Please do tell me what is it you’d like me to say. I respect your opinion... sg

[@alohitozhimomi4850]

@@ThePrintIndia well there is the Naga side of the story or saga like any other discord between two different groups. So I guess he wished and meant to hear about the Naga side of the story.

[@vekutetseo8914]

Really appreciate your indepth knowledge about the vexed Indo-naga political issue. Also your skill of presenting your narrative is remarkable and professional. Keep it up.

[@hpremjit]

So it is true that central govt follows divide and rule policy in Nagaland and Manipur. The Bristish left, but left the British way of ruling people. Anyway, hope this time peace would mean arm Nagas under govt control and lasting peace for the region, speacially Nagaland and Manipur. Peace.

[@elennet4116]

We love you Nagaland With love from Karnataka....we all Indians must be United and cherish our diverse Bharatiya culture Nagas are lucky to be part of India...atleast they have a separate state and protected region....while chakmas in Bangladesh are ethnically cleansed and massacred by the muslim bangladeshis