Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Nagaland's Stolen Future: How Insurgency Impacted Lives
Imagine a place where the real rules come from a group that isn't the official government.
In Nagaland, this group, led by Muivah, has been collecting money through 'taxes' from everyone, like shop owners and workers.
This money doesn't go to schools or roads, but into the pockets of the group.
They also control the sale of things that are illegal, like alcohol, drugs, and weapons, making the situation worse.
People live in fear, and it's hard for businesses to grow.
This has kept the area from developing, and caused a lot of problems.
Thuingaleng Muivah's leadership has been a major influence in Nagaland.
An insurgent-led parallel economy thrives on illegal taxation and smuggling.
The 'Land of Illegal Taxation' affects all, from government employees to vendors.
The state government is weakened due to corruption and collusion with insurgents.
Drugs and weapons fuel instability, extending beyond Nagaland's borders.
- Who
- Thuingaleng Muivah and the NSCN-IM.
- What
- A parallel economy sustained by illegal taxation, smuggling, and organized crime has negatively impacted Nagaland.
- When
- The system developed over decades, especially after the 1997 ceasefire.
- Where
- Nagaland, with spillover effects into neighboring states.
- Why
- To enrich insurgent leaders, while depriving the state of revenue and citizens of opportunities.
- Main Figure
- Thuingaleng Muivah, leader of NSCN-IM
- Key Issue
- Insurgent-led parallel economy
- Impact
- Extortion, smuggling, and instability
- Illicit Activities
- Taxation, smuggling of liquor, drugs, and weapons
- Affected Parties
- Government, businesses, and citizens
- Region of Impact
- Nagaland and neighboring states