Naga women fighting for political representation in the Northeast

Nagaland, one of the eight northeastern Indian states, is mainly inhabited by 'Naga tribes'

Around the world, tradition often opposes equality. But when it comes to the question of gender equality, such situations can become volatile. That’s what happened in India’s Nagaland this February, when protests relating to women’s political participation killed two people. The conflict has also led the government of this eastern federal state to play a game of political musical chairs.

Nagaland, one of the eight northeastern Indian states, is mainly composed by ‘Naga tribes’ – a term