Memorandum regarding incorrect Chivu Stone Inscription
Lamka, 06 June 2020
To:
Shri N. Biren Singh,
Chief Minister of Manipur,
Imphal, Manipur 795001.
Subject: Memorandum in regards to the incorrect Chivu Stone Inscription at Tonjang Village, Singngat Sub-Division, Churachandpur, Manipur.
Respected Sir,
We like to bring to your kind attention on our disapproval of the Chivu Stone Inscription displayed at the Tonjang Village by the Superintendent of Archaeology, Government of Manipur which claimed the victory of Maharaja Chandrakirti over 4 Lushai chiefs and the subjection of 112 villages. Please find the complete “Chibu Stone Inscription” in the Annexure - I.
The Maharaja Chandrakirti was never victorious over 4 Lushai Chiefs nor have subjected 112 villages during the Lushai Expedition (1871-1872) led by the British General Nuthall. Please find the details of the history in the Annexure-II.
This historical distortion has hurt the sentiments of the Zo people as they have never been under the subjugation of the Meitei Maharaja as claimed in the Chivu stone inscription. It has also defiled the historical heritage of the Zo people as the Chivu salt spring was the hub of salt processing from time immemorial.
The Zo people are peace-loving and do not want any misunderstanding or unnecessary issues coming out of this. So, it is our earnest request to the Government of Manipur to denotify and correct the “Chibu stone inscription” which was based on distorted history.
We sincerely hope that you act on this serious matter at the earliest.
Sincerely,
Pu P. Khamkhanthuam,
Chairman,
Research & Preservation of the Zo Identities (RPZI).
Pu V. Chinkhenpau,
General Secretary,
Research & Preservation of the Zo Identities (RPZI).
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This Press Release was posted on 08 June 2020
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