Dimapur, January 3 (MExN): The Zeliangrong Statehood Working Committee (ZSWC) on Wednesday stated that it is determined to work on the principle of close co-ordination, inclusive and collective effort of all Zeliangrong people.
‘Therefore, several rounds of consultation were held with leaders of community based organizations, MLAs, constitutional and social experts, and intellectuals covering all sections and places at home and national levels, the Committee endorsed to further the process and progress of the talk with GOI,’ the ZSCW Media Cell stated in a press release.
It may be mentioned here that after series of wide consultations made with leaders and intellectuals of the Zeliangrong society and leader, officials of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) have in consensus resolved to formulate a common body to address and assert the long drawn Zeliangrong political issues and coined it “Zeliangrong Statehood Working Committee” on June 25, 2023 at Guwahati and officially launched on October 10, 2023 at Guwahati, Assam.
The statement stated that Zeliangrong CSOs have acknowledged with gratitude the hard earned progress, sacrifices and achievements of ZUF that have prompted India to recognise anew the Zeliangrong political aspiration and could re-table the issues before the GOI. Further, it acknowledged and appreciated the maturity of ZUF for entering a military ceasefire agreement made with the Government of India as a prerogative measure for a peaceful and democratic dialogue to begin. Subsequently, the rounds of official and political talk being held and processed with the GOI.
The working committee includes: CR Zeliang as Convener, Gwangphun Gangmei -Secretary, Alan Jeme Retd, Judge, Co-Convener, Assam, Halakbe Newme, member Assam, Ambrose Riame Member Assam, Lunggineing Newme Member Assam, Kirang Jeme, Member Assam, Ningthaodai Co-Convener Manipur, Apeuna Iheilung Co-Convener Nagaland, K Chungneithang Chiru Executive Member, Manipur, James Inka, members Manipur, Geulia H Ramlia Member, Nagaland. All heads of Zeliangrong CSOs are co-opted as representatives’ members of the Committee.
“The Committee shall strive to settle the protracted Zeliangrong political aspiration and fulfillment of the vision of Haipou Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu who in their lifetime have envisioned Zeliangrong Homeland and rendered selfless sacrifices for the attainment of Zeliangrong Statehood,” it stated. Further, the apexes ZCSOs are entrusted to select and project more committed leaders for members of the committee.
The members of the committee on behalf of the talk delegation team and all Zeliangrong Civil Society Organizations have also appealed to all pastors, reverence, catechists, church leaders and members of all faiths and religious organizations to pray for the early settlement of the Zeliangrong Political issues now in the parley with the Government of India.
