Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA) lauded
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Daniel Kamei
Tamenglong, December 12 2011:
The Rongmei Naga Baptist Association, RNBA in a press statement today lauded the government of India for recognising Rongmei as tribe name and fulfilling the long cherished demand.
The statement signed by Rev.TP Mordecai, Executive Secretary RNBA said that for decades RNBA with 177 churches and over lakh members have been demanding for recognising Rongmei as tribe name.
"We are grateful to your able leadership for introducing the bill in the Parliament to rectify the misnomer Kabui and give official constitutional recognition to our tribe name as Rongmei, thus fulfilling the long cherished demand of our tribe" said Rev.TP Mordecai said.
He said the happy news was publicly announced on 10 December 2011 to the gathering of thousands who have come to celebrate the 25th Years- Silver Jubilee Celebration of Rongmei Naga Association.
'We are rejoicing and praying for the smooth passing of the bill during the ongoing winter session, may the Lord Almighty bless your Ministery and grant long life', he added.