I came across that the Naga writers in their write-ups when they write on the extension of Nagaland to Manipur state claim that only four districts, viz Riangluang (Tamenglong), Tahamzam (Senapati), Chandel and Ukhrul. They never mention that our land is extended upto Duigai (Mizo Duigal) in Churachandpur district. Through this letter, I would like to inform all the Nagas that there are 13 Ruangmai Naga Villages under Honglop Sub-division under Churachandpur district. They are: 1. Raenghzaeng (Ngariyan); 2. Chalungkhou (Chaiba); 3. Ramdan (Landan); 4. Thianzaeng; 5. Zuluan (Majuran); 6. Daluan (Kokadan); 7. Tingpui (Laimanai); 8. Raenghtiang (Sadukirei);9. Muktian (Tokpa); 10. Gigal; 11. Gaisiamluang; 12. New Kanan and 13. Gairingzaeng.
The names given within brackets are meaningless names given by the Meiteis and these names were officially recorded and the Nagas are forced to use.
Among the 13 villages given above, the first village Raenghzaeng is located in between two districts. The Old Cachar Road is in the centre of the village. The Northern part of the village is under Tahamzan (Senapati) district and the Southern part comes under Churachandpur district, which for the convenience of administration, the villages put the border under the said district. The village border in the west is Riangluang (Tamenglong) district.
It is a compact area of the Nagas’ land. The people of this area have been demanding for the merger with Riangluang district since many years back. The Naga National workers know well about it. In their map of Nagaland or Nagalim, they claimed upto Duigai River.
May I appeal the Naga writers to note it and include the above villages in their future write-ups.
GG Kammei, Kohima
