JACAATB pleads prayer for Zo-Indo dialogue; wants its MoU honoured
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, August 08 2017:
The JAC against Anti-Tribal Bills has today issued a public appeal calling on every indigenous Zo people to kneel in unison before the Almighty and invoke His blessing for the success of the Indo-Zo political dialogue to be held tomorrow and for the sincere honouring of the agreed terms of the MoU by the Government of Manipur and for peace and harmony to reign in Zo territories, especially in 'present Manipur.'
The statement of appeal issued by the JAC recalled the MoU it signed with the Government of Manipur on May 10, 2017 in the presence of a witness from the Ministry of Home Affairs invoking the MoU clauses wherein it claimed that the Government of Manipur acknowledged the demand for a separate administration for the indigenous tribal people of Manipur and assured all possible help and cooperation in the tripartite talks with the armed groups of the Zo people (Chin-Kuki-Zomi/Mizo) of 'present Manipur.'
To coincide with the tripartite talks schedule for August 9, 2017 with the armed groups belonging to the ethnic Zo people, the JAC urged all Zo people wherever they may be, to set aside their time from 11 am till 12 noon to kneel before the Almight and invoke His support and guidance for the highly anticipated Indo-Zo political dialogue that will determine the socio-political survival of the Zo people in 'present Manipur,' and the sincere honouring of the agreed terms of the MoU by the Government of Manipur .
The JAC also said it sincerely appreciates the forthcoming tripartite talks which will be the first since the appointment of an interlocutor for the Indo-Zo dialogue .
"It is our humble plea that every indigenous Zo participate during the Hour of Prayer with humility and sincere commitment, and visit the nearest Church to pray and seek the Lord's intervention and guidance at this critical juncture in Zo history .
"The JAC would also would like to make an open appeal to all Churches to keep their doors open at this time, and organise mass prayers to coincide with the Hour of Prayer, if possible.
Establishments and institutions are also requested to kindly organise prayer meetings at their convenience, while those working in farms, construction sites, home-based businesses, and various other forms of livelihood are also requested to kindly set aside time for prayer to coincide with the Hour of Prayer," wrote the JAC in their appeal to the people.