Konyak Union Seeks Boundary Correction from Nagaland CM
A tribal group in Nagaland called the Konyak Union has raised concerns with the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, about mistakes in how the boundary between Mon district (in Nagaland) and Charaideo district (in Assam) is shown on Google Maps. They claim that the map incorrectly shows that some areas that should belong to Mon district are instead marked as part of Assam.
Historical Context
Nagaland became a state in 1963 when parts of Assam were reorganized. This change was based on earlier borders set during British rule, especially in regions with large Naga populations, such as the Konyak Nagas in Mon district.
Disputed Areas
The boundary issue involves specific villages like Hota-Hoti and Tekun, which are in Mon district and were established in the 1960s. The Konyak Union argues that the boundary should reflect traditional understandings and historical agreements between the Ahoms (a group from Assam) and the Konyak Nagas.
Legal Ramifications
The dispute over these boundaries is currently being examined by the Supreme Court of India. Incorrect information on maps like those on Google could lead to legal problems and potential conflicts between different communities.
The Konyak Union is asking the Chief Minister and other officials to quickly correct the mapping error. They warn that if the issue is not resolved, there could be serious consequences, and they do not take responsibility for any problems caused by the incorrect map information.
Facts About Konyak Union
- The Konyak Union was created in 1979 to represent the Konyak tribe in Nagaland, India.
- It aims to preserve Konyak culture and traditions.
- The Konyak tribe is famous for its unique face tattoos and warrior history.
- Konyaks are skilled in wood carving and making bamboo crafts.
- They practice shifting cultivation, also known as jhum farming.
- The Konyak language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family.
- The union works to support the rights of tribal people.
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Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
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