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Nagaland marks 63 years of Sakraba peace accord
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 01:02 PM
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The state observed the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 Sakraba peace agreement, recalling the historic step that ended armed conflict.
Nagaland commemorated the 63rd anniversary of the Sakraba peace agreement, a landmark settlement that brought an end to the early insurgency in the region. Ceremonies were held across the state, with government officials and community leaders gathering to pay tribute to the historic pact.
The 1963 accord, signed at the remote village of Sakraba, marked the first formal dialogue between Naga representatives and the Indian government, laying the foundation for subsequent peace initiatives. Its implementation ushered in a period of reduced hostilities and opened channels for political negotiation.
During the observance, speakers highlighted the enduring relevance of the agreement, urging continued commitment to dialogue and development in Nagaland. The remembrance serves both as a reminder of past sacrifices and a call to sustain the peace that began over six decades ago.
The 1963 accord, signed at the remote village of Sakraba, marked the first formal dialogue between Naga representatives and the Indian government, laying the foundation for subsequent peace initiatives. Its implementation ushered in a period of reduced hostilities and opened channels for political negotiation.
During the observance, speakers highlighted the enduring relevance of the agreement, urging continued commitment to dialogue and development in Nagaland. The remembrance serves both as a reminder of past sacrifices and a call to sustain the peace that began over six decades ago.