Codava National Council Stages Human Chain, Demands Separate Identity in Census
- Kodagu Express Bureau
- Jul 8
- 1 min read
Napoklu: Braving heavy rain, hundreds of Codavas gathered at Napoklu Bus Stand on Monday to form a peaceful human chain as part of the Codava National Council’s (CNC) seventh such demonstration. The apolitical event, spearheaded by CNC president N.U. Nachappa, reinforced the community’s longstanding demand for a separate code and column in the upcoming National Population Census and caste enumeration exercise scheduled for 2025-26.
Highlighting the significance of the demand, Nachappa said Codavas must assert their historical continuity in Codavaland, preserve their mono-ethnic indigenous identity, and seek constitutional recognition as a micro-community. He warned that anti-Codava forces might attempt to derail their movement, urging community vigilance and unity.
Participants from across Codava heartlands Paadinaad, Nelajinaad, Ballathnaad, Noorambadanaad, and Kadiyathnaad joined the chain, signalling their unwavering commitment despite adverse weather.
The CNC also reiterated its broader goals: geopolitical autonomy for Codavaland, Scheduled Tribe (ST) classification for Codavas, and special political representation in state and central legislatures. Drawing a parallel to the “Sangha” Assembly Constituency in Sikkim, which reserves a seat for the Buddhist monastic community, CNC demanded similar representation for Codavas during the 2026 delimitation process.
The programme ended with participants taking a symbolic oath pledging dedication to the Codava cause in the name of sacred elements such as the Cauvery River, sacrament gun, and the Constitution.
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