Two factions of ZDF amalgamated under UPF
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 01 2013:
Zou Defence Volunteer (ZDV) has claimed that two ZDV factions that were functioning separately under KNO and UPF have now amalgamated as one under United Peoples' Font.
Stephen said that ZDV had been divided between UPF and KNO due to certain minor differences.
However, the two factions have sorted out their minor differences amicably and re-united under our parent organization, UPF, said a statement issued by TCK Anthony, C-in-C of the former KNO/ZDV.
It further appealed to the general public to strive tirelessly for a united ZDV under UPF.
ZDV, which is a part of the tripartite Suspension of Operations signed with GoI and the state Government of Manipur was a part of the Kuki National Organisation and continue to remain a core member of the umbrella organisation.
Pu TCK Anthony (Pakap), a senior leader of ZDV, was previously the C-in-C.However, Dino Zou became the C-in-C of ZDV, and owing to his age, Pu Anthony became a senior advisor.
Dino Zou is also the Convenor of the KNO Joint Monitoring Group.
He was also a signatory of the Sixth SoO extension held at New Delhi on 30 August 2013, the statement said.
It further informed that the approved cadre number of ZDV in 2008 when SoO was first signed is forty-five (45).Currently, thirty nine (39) cadres are with Dino Zou; the remaining 6, including the five (5), who recently joined the United People's Front with Pu Anthony.
It is unfortunate that Pu Anthony, after consenting to be a senior advisor to ZDV should leave for the UPF.
This creates division within the Zou community.
In the interest of strengthening Zou unity, KNO would like to extend sincere welcome to Pu TCK Anthony to return to ZDV and join hands with Dino Zou, the statement added.