Naga people

A chief of the Konyak tribe in his traditional outfit

The term Naga people refers to a lot of several tribes inhabiting the North Eastern part of India and north-western Burma. The Naga people are a stateless nation. The tribes have similar cultures and traditions, and form the majority ethnic group in the Indian states of Nagaland, Assam and the disputed territory of Arunachal Pradesh.

Most Naga people are Christian, belonging to the Baptist faith.

Nationalism

Naga nationalism is an ideology that supports self-determination by the Naga people, and the furtherance of Naga culture.[1]

Nagalim is the name for the state Naga nationalists are seeking to create.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Laishram, Bidhan (2004-12-01). "Naga Nationalism: The Inward Turn Of A Conflict". Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies. Manipur Online. Archived from the original on 2009-04-08. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. ↑ https://unpo.org/member/nagalim/
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