Why has eastern Nagaland got autonomy? | Explained

The Centre signed a tripartite agreement with Nagaland Government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) to form the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA). The FNTA offers semi-autonomous governance to six eastern districts, aiming to address the ENPO's demand for a separate state carved out of Nagaland. This move was driven by strategic considerations, including security concerns and the desire to appease the ENPO's demands. The FNTA aims to provide local leaders with decision-making power over specific subjects, while preserving customary laws and social practices unique to the Naga identity. However, its applicability to the Kuki-Zo demand for a separate administration in Manipur remains uncertain due to differences in context, including lack of trust between communities and the presence of other groups claiming parts of the hill districts.