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VOL. 7, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Peacebuilding and conflict in the Northeast
Authors
Dr.Vivek Pathak
Abstract
The Northeastern part of India has a
complicated past that includes political upheaval, cultural variety, and ethnic
diversity. Numerous indigenous groups, such as the Naga, Mizo, Khasi, and
others, have endured protracted struggle due to their demands for
self-determination, autonomy, and opposition to what they see as central
government marginalization. Ethnic tensions, old grievances, and political
marginalization are frequently the root causes of these conflicts, which lead
to militancy, insurgency movements, and demands for independence. The Naga
Insurgency, which started in the 1940s and sought an independent Naga state
because of the desire to accept Naga sovereignty and self-rule, has been one of
the most well-known battles. Similar to this, the Mizo National Front (MNF)
fought for more autonomy through armed conflict in the 1960s and 1970s, which
resulted in the 1986 Mizo Peace Accord. Tensions have increased due to other
organizations, like the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), continuing to
strive for more autonomy in Assam despite these historic peace agreements. In
North East India, peacebuilding initiatives have included political dialogue,
military action, and cultural reconciliation. Numerous peace agreements
throughout the years, like the Assam Accord (1985) and the Naga Peace Accord
(2015), have attempted to address the underlying reasons for instability,
including political marginalization, cultural repression, and economic
hardship. Despite certain difficulties, these agreements have had some success
in lowering violent conflicts and offering a framework for regional autonomy.
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Dr.Vivek Pathak "Peacebuilding and conflict in the Northeast". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 1-4
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