Article 371(A), inserted in 1962, followed the 16 Point Agreement of 1960 and preceded Nagaland's 1963 statehood
Background
The Naga People's Convention was formed in 1957.
The 16 Point Agreement was signed on 26 July 1960 between the Naga People's Convention and the Government of India.
Article 371(A) was inserted into Part XXI of the Constitution in 1962 through the Constitution (13th Amendment) Act, with special provisions on land ownership and resource transfer in Nagaland.
Nagaland celebrates 1st December 1963 as its statehood date, and the 62nd Statehood Day was marked on 1 December 2024.
16 Point Agreement:
26 July 1960
Article 371(A) inserted:
1962, 13th Amendment
Statehood date:
1st December 1963
Naga People's Convention formed:
1957
Why it matters for exams: Article 371(A) and the special provisions for Nagaland are staple polity topics.
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