CNC's Jan 5 Satyagraha in Madikeri: Advocating for Kodavas' Geo-Political Autonomy and Indigenous Rights

Madikeri: The Codava National Council (CNC) is set to conduct a Peaceful Codava Satyagraha on January 5, starting from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The event will be led by CNC volunteers in the vicinity of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Madikeri. 

The demands of the Satyagraha include the establishment of a Commission to address the realization of Codava Quest for Geo-Political Autonomy. This advocacy has been supported by Former Union Law & Justice Minister Subramanian Swamy in the WP (PIL) No-7769/2023 presented before the High Court of Karnataka. Alternatively, the proposal suggests the formation of a Second State Re-Organization Commission.

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“As per UN Resolution 217 A(111) UN Recognition for Indigenous Codava micro ethnic group under International Law. UNO Charter and its subsequent covenants and declarations up holds  the Self- determination Rights of Indigenous People across the World.In which Indian government is a signatory,” CNC president N.U. Nachappa stated in a press release. 

“ST tag for Codavas- initiate and conduct comprehensive and meticulous Ethnographic study on the directions of the High Court of Karnataka in the WP no- 7003/ 2021 filed by Codava National Council. Since Codavas are the aboriginal indigenous native tribal People of Codava territory, our paramount aspirations and honourable goals of Internal Political-Self -Determination  Rights and carving of Codavaland Geo-Political  Autonomy, Self- Rule and other 9 legitimate ethnic issues are to be  considered and resolved at its earliest in the interest of justice and equity.” Mr Nachappa added in the release.

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Following the Satyagraha, the CNC will submit a comprehensive memorandum through the District Administration to the following dignitaries: the President of India, Prime Minister of India, Minister for Home Affairs, Union Minister of Law & Justice, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. Subramanian Swamy, the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization (UNO), and the Director of UNESCO.

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