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Why was presidential rule imposed on Nagaland in 1975?

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Map highlighting the state of Nagaland in northeastern India, shaded in orange with its capital Kohima labeled. The map shows surrounding countries including China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, along with major water bodies such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. An inset globe at the top right provides regional context.
Nagaland

Presidential rule was imposed on Nagaland in March 1975 due to persistent insurgency and rebel activity that continued despite previous cease-fires and negotiations.1

By this time, the unrest had increasingly taken the form of banditry, often driven by tribal rivalries and personal vendettas rather than political aspirations. The imposition of direct rule was a response to the government's inability to curb this ongoing violence and instability through existing political channels. Following this intervention, leaders of the underground movement eventually agreed to lay down their arms and accept the Constitution of India in November 1975, though a faction of extremists continued to pursue independence.1

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