Nagalim (Naga Nation)

Nagalim is a proposed country in Northeast India, primarily inhabited by the Naga people. The concept of Nagalim stems from the desire of the Naga people for self-determination and independence from India. The region is currently part of Myanmar (Sagaing Region) and the Indian states of Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.

History
The Naga people have a long history of resistance against British colonial rule and later the Indian government. The Naga National Council (NNC) was formed on 2 May 1956 to spearhead the movement for Naga independence. A plebiscite was held, and 99% of Nagas voted for independence as a separate country. In 1947, the Naga National Council declared Naga independence on 14 August, a day before India's independence from British rule.

Naga National Movement
The Naga National Movement is the political movement that seeks to establish Nagalim as a sovereign state. It has been marked by armed conflict between Naga insurgents and the Indian government. The movement has undergone several phases, including a ceasefire agreement signed between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in 1997.

Naga National Council
The Naga National Council (NNC) is the political organization that initially led the Naga independence movement. It was founded by Angami Zapu Phizo, T. Sakhrie and other Naga leaders. The NNC's declaration of Naga independence in 1947 led to armed resistance against Indian rule. Over the years, the NNC has split into various factions, with the NSCN being one of the prominent groups.

Nagalim's Engagement with Myanmar
The Naga insurgency in India has counterparts in Myanmar, where Naga rebels have been fighting for greater autonomy in the Naga Hills. The Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar is a result of negotiations between the Myanmar government and Naga rebel groups. Naga National groups are also aligned with Kachin Independence Army and the Chin National Army, in fighting the Tatmadaw, or the Myanmar's Military.

Proposal of a Federal Wesean State
In recent years, there have been discussions about the formation of a federal Wesean state that would include Nagalim as one of its constituent regions. This proposal envisions a political entity that would bring together various ethnic groups in the region, including the Nagas, in a federal arrangement that respects their distinct identities and aspirations.