Former president of ATUM refutes
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, April 19 2015 :
Former president of Aimol Tribe Union Manipur, Chanthoi Chongom who is also a member of 7-Aimol Tampak District Council Constituency said that the statement of incumbent president of Aimol Tribe S Munthuireng Aimol recently in some local dailies declaring Aimol as a Naga tribe is baseless and untrue, reports our correspondent.
Speaking to media persons at his residence near Pallel, Chanthoi Chongom said, "Aimol is not a Naga nor a Kuki tribe and Aimol shall be Aimol as recognized under the Indian Constitution.
Internal issues of Aimol tribe were not discussed nor any resolution adopted during the meeting held on April 6, 7, 8 and 11, 2014 except a resolution with regard to a land dispute between Aimol Chingsang and Saivom villagers.
"Moreover, the meeting was attended only by the villagers of Aimol Chingsang area as it was convened only to discuss the land dispute," he clarified.