Despite the signing of historic Naga framework agreement 4 years back between the central government and the Naga groups led by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muviah (NSCN-IM) long-lasting peace remains elusive in the region.
The peace framework remains a work in progress without a concrete shape and timeline making it nothing but a mere disappointment.
Loopholes in the Naga Peace Accord-
- The foremost challenge of the peace accord is the framework without a clear mandate or objectives. The accord, although remains out of public view but there have been talks about ‘special arrangement’ providing great scope of confusion to both government and the insurgents.
- The Naga issue not only pertains to the Nagas but also impacts the whole region, including Naga-inhabited areas of Myanmar.
- The issue of integration of contiguous Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in view of the demand for territorial unification of ‘Greater Nagalim’ will trigger violent clashes in the different affected states.
- There is a demand for a separate “frontier Nagaland or Eastern Nagaland” under the aegis of the Eastern Nagaland Public Organization (ENPO) which will undermine any attempt at making one greater nagalim.
- Another major hindrance to the peace process in Nagaland is the existence of more than one organization, each claiming to be representative of the Nagas.
Various recommendations described below can help to achieve long-lasting peace in the region.
- Providing autonomous Naga territorial councils for Arunachal and Manipur. Common cultural body for Nagas across states.
- Specific institutions for state’s development, integration and rehabilitation of non-state Naga militia. Removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
- A special status on the lines of Article 371-A will be explored for Naga areas outside Nagaland.
- A constitutional body to look into issues related to Nagas in their whole territorial spread.
- Unification of Naga-inhabited areas without disturbing the existing boundaries of the northeastern states (Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh) is viewed as a viable option.
- Maximum autonomy may be accorded in ethnic, cultural and developmental realms to autonomous councils for all Naga areas in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and even Assam, through a suitable amendment to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
- Reckoning the unique history and legacy of the Nagas, a tribal cultural collective body could be constituted under an act of parliament.
- The government of Myanmar will have to be on board the Naga settlement, at least tacitly.
There can be no solution without the integration of Nagas. But it would have to be achieved through a democratic process. It is imperative that prior to finalization of any ‘framework agreement’, care is taken to see that there is an across the board acceptance of ‘fundamental principles’ and ‘objective necessities’.
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Sir i am getting confused that how to represent this type of questions in points or bullet form. Because i think every point should be important and showing different aspects. Is it right?…can you please give me some examples of writting in points from my answer…….
Sanu the presentation style in this answer lacks depth and is not relevant for the UPSC mains answers. You have to stick to the bullet points because long paragraphs in polity answers give an editorial look to your answers which is unwarranted.
Therefore, stick to the bullet points. Regarding your query on writing points, please refer to the model answer. There I have covered all the important aspects in the bullet format.
Your answer lacks structure and presentation.
In the first part, discuss the issues with the Naga peace talks and the effects of the J&K issue on it.
Then in the 2nd part, discuss what should be the ideal way forward for the Naga peace talks.
Read the model answer
Read the answer of Shambhavi or Swetha or Siddhant to get a clear idea of the assimilation between presentation and content.
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Your 1st paragraph of the answer is one single statement. This length of the statement should be avoided. Keep your statements short and crisp. Ideally, they should not have more than 10 -12 words.
The 1st part of the answer has many points of the same nature and hence they are repetitive. Plus, you need to explore issues with the Naga peace talks like various Naga factions, issues of Nagas in adjoining states and Myanmar, etc.
There is no 2nd part of the answer. You have to discuss the way forward.
Read the model answer.
Underline important stuff in your answers.
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Avoid bullet points in your intro.
The answer lacks direction and missed the actual demand of the question.
You discussed the background of the Naga issue and the demands but that is not the demand.
Simply, introduce the Naga Peace talks in the intro and in the 1st part, link it with the recent decision of Government of scrapping Article 370. Discuss its implications on the ongoing Naga peace talks and also discuss other issues with the Naga peace talks.
Then in the 2nd part of the main body, discuss the ideal way forward.
Always underline important stuff in your answers.
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A very good intro.
The overall answer is well attempted.
The points are relevant and they hit the bull’s eye.
The content is deep yet crisp.
The language is very good.
Do underline important points.
Also, your writing style will make the whole answer monotonous if you do not use some sort of diagram or flowchart in between. These are called bringing X factors in your answers. So to avoid the monotonicity of the points after points, you can use these little things in your answers.
All in all, a very good answer.
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Do not give great details of the background of the Naga movement. That discussion should be brief.
The main focus should be on the main body of the answer where you need to discuss the issue of 370 with 371.
That part of the answer lacks content and depth.
Simply, introduce the Naga Peace talks in the intro and in the 1st part, link it with the recent decision of Government of scrapping Article 370. Discuss its implications on the ongoing Naga peace talks and also discuss other issues with the Naga peace talks.
A very good 2nd part of the answer. Decent way forwards.
Underline imp stuff in your answers.
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A very good intro.
But the 1st part of the answer lacks direction, structure, and missed the actual demand of the question.
You discussed the background of the Naga issue and the demands in great length but that is not the demand.
Simply, introduce the Naga Peace talks in the intro and in the 1st part, link it with the recent decision of Government of scrapping Article 370. Discuss its implications on the ongoing Naga peace talks and also discuss other issues with the Naga peace talks.
This part is missing depth in your answer and you over-stretched the discussion on the background and demands of the Naga issue.
The 2nd part of the answer is well attempted.
Good presentation.
Language is decent
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You over-stretched the discussion on the background and demands of the Naga issue while missing the core issue of the question.
The answer lacks direction and missed the actual demand of the question.
You discussed the background of the Naga issue and the demands but that is not the demand.
Simply, introduce the Naga Peace talks in the intro and in the 1st part, link it with the recent decision of Government of scrapping Article 370. Discuss its implications on the ongoing Naga peace talks and also discuss other issues with the Naga peace talks.
Then in the 2nd part of the main body, discuss the ideal way forward.
The way forward should focus on the peace talks.
Always read the Mentors comments before attempting the question.
Thank you sir for the clarification. Since the question was about discuss, I concentrated more on the background too. Will correct myself. ??
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One of the finest answers so far.
Your answer has answered the core demand of the question without missing a step and it has the quality content.
The content is crisp, to the point, and effective.
The structure is very good.
It’s good that you linked the 370 and 371 after your intro.
Way forwards are perfect.
All in all, a very good attempt
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No need to discuss the background of the Naga issue.
Simply, introduce the Naga Peace talks in the intro and in the 1st part, link it with the recent decision of Government of scrapping Article 370. Discuss its implications on the ongoing Naga peace talks and also discuss other issues with the Naga peace talks.
Way forwards are decent.
Good presentation.
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The main focus should be on the main body of the answer where you need to discuss the issue of 370 with 371.
That part of the answer lacks content and depth.
Simply, introduce the Naga Peace talks in the intro and in the 1st part, link it with the recent decision of Government of scrapping Article 370. Discuss its implications on the ongoing Naga peace talks and also discuss other issues with the Naga peace talks.
Then in the 2nd part of the main body, discuss the ideal way forward.
No need to discuss the effect of scrapping 370 on the whole nation
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A very good intro.
But the 1st part of the answer lacks direction, structure, and missed the actual demand of the question.
You discussed the background of the Naga issue and the demands but that is not the demand.
Simply, introduce the Naga Peace talks in the intro and in the 1st part, link it with the recent decision of Government of scrapping Article 370. Discuss its implications on the ongoing Naga peace talks and also discuss other issues with the Naga peace talks.
This part is missing depth in your answer.
The 2nd part of the answer is well attempted.
The points there are well placed.
Do not gove subheadings for your conclusion.
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Good discussion.
The answer has the perfect balance.
The content in the main body is well placed.
Good that you discussed in-depth issues of the Naga peace talks while linking it with the scrapping of A 370.
The way forwards are very good.
Try to avoid framing lengthy statements. That affects the essence of points.