RPZI sends memo to CM
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, June 06 2020:
The Research & Preservation of the Zo Identities (RPZI) was launched today at Churachandpur with the newly formed forum immediately petitioning Chief Minister N Biren Singh 'to denotify and correct' the Chivu stone inscription at Tonjang Village, Singngat Sub-Division, Churachandpur.
Their memo which described the Chivu stone inscription as 'incorrect' and based on 'distorted history' seeks the Chief Minister's attention on their disapproval of the 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.
It further contended that Maharaja Chandrakirti was never victorious against 4 Lushai chiefs nor have subjected 112 villages during the Lushai Expedition (1871-1872) led by the British General Nuthall, and attached historical records to substantiate the contention.
The memo signed by P Khamkhanthuam, chairman RPZI and V Chinkhenpau, general secretary RPZI also said the 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, it added.