Naga Issue

Why it is in news?

• Statement about NAGA insurgency by CM of Manipur

What CM said?

• Solution to the Naga issue should not disturb peace in his State
• An early resolution of peace talks between the Centre and NSCN-IM is desirable in the interest of the entire Northeast region.
• Large areas of the State are inhabited by Nagas.

Demand

• NSCN-IM has sought integration of Naga inhabited areas of the Northeast and autonomy of the proposed region.
• The demand mostly affects Manipur as the State has vast areas inhabited by Nagas.

(India’s longest running insurgency, which has so far failed to yield a final outcome.)