376. 302: Introduction to Into the vortex of Migration and Identity: Emerging discourses on North-East India (2)

Emerging discourses on North-East India encompass debates on the region's integration and contestations, identity and autonomy, national and regional political dynamics, developmental challenges, and the socio-cultural impact of globalization on tribal identities.

Key Themes in Emerging Discourses
History of Integration and Contestations: Scholars and policymakers revisit colonial and post-colonial governance experiments and militant movements in North-East India, highlighting the region's contested integration with the Indian mainland and peacebuilding efforts .

Identity, Autonomy, and Citizenship: Discussions focus on complex ethnic identities and aspirations for autonomy among various tribal groups. Citizenship issues, magnified by policies like NRC and CAA, shape ongoing debates .

Political Shifts: The rise of the BJP-led regime since 2014 has influenced the federal structure and regional political power, affecting the representation and dynamics of North-East India in national politics .

Developmental Paradigm: There is critical examination of development initiatives aimed at bridging infrastructure and economic gaps, with attention to the region's geographic specificity, environmental fragility, and cultural diversity .

Globalization and Changing Tribal Identity: Globalization's socio-cultural impacts on tribal communities include heightened ethnic conflict, altered identities, and challenges to local traditions. Identity formation in the North-East is fluid, hybridized, and shaped by conflict and modern influences .

Ethnic Diversity and Political Sensitivity: The region's reorganization on ethnic lines after independence has fostered strong autonomy movements and militancy in some areas, reflecting its unique political and ethnic complexity .

These discourses are informed by academic seminars, research publications, and tribal development program critiques that collectively underline the transformation, challenges, and resilience of North-East India in contemporary times.

Notable English Writers from Northeast India
Mamang Dai (Arunachal Pradesh): Known for works like The Legends of Pensam, her writing explores tribal life, history, and environmental fragility .

Temsula Ao (Nagaland): A prominent voice focusing on Naga culture and women's experiences, with notable titles such as These Hills Called Home .

Anjum Hasan (Meghalaya): Her novels like Lunatic in My Head delve into youth existentialism and identity in the region .

Robin Singh Ngangom (Meghalaya): A poet whose works reflect exile and cultural identity in the Northeast .

Jahnavi Barua: Addresses socio-political issues and identity conflicts in her works .

Aruni Kashyap (Assam): Known for highlighting social and political unrest in Assam .

Mitra Phukan (Assam): Explores personal and collective histories through her novels .

Easterine Kire (Nagaland): Writes about Naga oral histories and contemporary issues .

Nitoo Das, Siddhartha Sarma, Janice Pariat, Nabanita Kanungo, Mona Zote, Ankush Saikia, Bijoya Sawian are other emerging and established contemporary voices in English literature from the region who engage with themes of identity, conflict, and culture.

2. Table of Selected Strong Writers
Writer Region Key Themes Notable Works

Easterine Kire Nagaland Naga identity, oral tradition A Naga Village Remembered, Mari

Temsula Ao Nagaland Naga culture, women's issues These Hills Called Home

Mamang Dai Arunachal Pradesh Tribal life, globalization The Legends of Pensam

Anjum Hasan Meghalaya Youth, identity, existential Lunatic in My Head, The Cosmopolitans

Daribha Lyndem Meghalaya Political tensions Name Place Animal Thing

Birendra K. Bhattacharya Assam Assamese literature, culture Various acclaimed works

Mamoni Raisom Goswami Assam Assamese literature, politics Renowned Assamese novels


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