ZU, ZB merge as one
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 25 2017:
A joint consultative meeting of Zeliangrong Baudi (ZB) and Zeliangrong Union (ZU) held today at the conference hall of Namdunlung Baptist Church reaffirmed to merge/unite the two bodies into a single apex body for the Zeliangrongs residing in three States.
The reaffirmation today is in continuation of the joint declaration made by ZB and ZU at ZU Building, Imphal on Nov 15, 2016, according to a joint statement issued by the ZU (AMN) and ZB (AMN) .
The meeting today resolved that the ZB and ZU would jointly organise a one-day special convention (general convention) at Tamenglong on October 25, 2017 to discuss Zeliangrongs' issue and elect a new team of office bearers for a three-year term.
The meeting also resolved that both the ZU and ZB shall continue to function and hold office till the general convention.
However, both sides should refrain from making any provocative statements in public/media.
The joint consultative meeting also resolved to appoint a committee �comprising of four members each from ZU and ZB�to draft a new constitution which will be approved during the general convention.
The drafting committee should also submit the final draft at the earliest at Dimapur.
The drafting committee members are Amu Kamei, Prof Meijinlung Kamson, Azang Rongmei, Dichamang Pamei, Dr Poujenlung Gonmei, Dr Gariangmei, T Mihru and K Elu Ndang, according to the joint statement.