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Flag of Nagaland
UseCultural events, insurgent groups
Proportion2:3
Adopted1956
DesignSky blue flag with a star of Bethlehem and a rainbow in simplified colors.

The Flag of Nagaland is the flag used to represent the Naga people. Currently it does not have official status in any area where the Nagas live, but it is allowed at cultural events. The color of the flag is medium sky blue which symbolizes the sky. A rainbow arch section simplified in red, yellow and green colors runs across the centre. In the upper corner, next to the staff, there is a Star of Bethlehem, representing Christianity, the faith of the majority of the Naga people.

History

The flag was used for the first time in March 1956 by the Naga National Council, led by Zapu Phizo. It was adopted as a symbol of Naga nationalism and has been used by insurgent groups seeking self-determination for over seven decades. Following the Naga Peace Accord that sought to end the long insurgency, the Naga representatives asked for an official status for the flag, as well as for a separate Constitution (Yehzabo) for the Naga people. The Indian government representatives, however, have remained adamant on the issue, refusing to grant a co-official status to the flag such as the one that was granted between 1952 and 2019 to the state of state of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution of India.

See also

References

  1. "Explained: History of Naga flag and how significant it has been earlier and now". Indian Express. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  2. "Talks for Naga Accord: NSCN I-M returns to table, claims it can use flag at cultural events". Indian Express. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  3. "Flagging a concern: Why a legion of flags should fly high with the nation". Telegraph India. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  4. Nagaland ournal AZ Phizo’s 14 point guidelines to Nagas
  5. "Ahead of Naga peace talks, NCN-IM reiterates demand for flag, constitution". Hindustan Times. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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