ZB toes UNC's line
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 19 2013:
In line with the UNC's call to boycott the Sangai Festival, the Zeliang-rong Baudi, Manipur has today asked all Zeliangrong people to abstain from taking part in the Sangai Festival slated to begin from Nov 20 .
"This appeal is issued in pursuance of the Naga people's decision and declaration of severing all political ties with the Govt of Manipur and not to invite any Minister under the Govt of Manipur and also to abstain from participating in any programme or function sponsored by the State Govt," said a statement issued by P Kamei, Joint Secretary ZB .
The ZB said any Zeliangrong individual or group participating in the Sangai Festival will not be related to the Zeliangrong community.
Further, it warned that any individual or group trying to mislead the general public by defying or violating the declaration by participating in the festival should be dealt with in accordance with the tradition of the Zeliangrong.
It urged the Zeliangrongs to uphold the Naga people's declaration.