ThePrint CutTheClutter: Muivah’s Manipur homecoming after 50 yrs & warning: Complexities & challenges of Naga peace process
Oct 23, 2025
The podcast dives into Thingaling Muivah's historic return to his village after 50 years, highlighting its significance for the Naga peace process. It explores Muivah’s strong demands for autonomy and how the NSCN balances negotiations with readiness for conflict. The discussion covers the complex geography of Nagalim, inter-tribal dynamics, and the historical context of insurgency. It also examines the impact of Christian missionaries on Naga identity and the challenges of reaching a sustainable peace with Delhi.
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Muivah Still Holds The Key
- Thingaling Muivah personifies the Naga insurgency and remains central to any durable peace settlement.
- His return to Somdal after decades signals political weight and negotiating leverage with New Delhi.
Nagalim Demand Is The Core Impasse
- Muivah demands recognition of ‘Nagalim’, a separate flag and constitution while accepting Indian sovereignty.
- Those non-negotiable cultural demands are the main bottleneck stalling a final settlement.
Decades Of Cyclical Talks And Ceasefires
- The Naga peace process has cycled through multiple negotiations since the 1960s with intermittent ceasefires.
- Persistent fragmentation and competing accords have produced stalemate and mistrust on all sides.
