ZB appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 04 2016:
Zeliangrong Baudi has appealed to all the tribe Hohos civil society organisations, Govt of Nagaland, Govt of India & other stakeholders "to take necessary measures not to violate the Constitutional rights of the Rongmei tribe/ people particularly those living in Nagaland State" .
In a statement, ZB explained that Rongmei is a scheduled tribe recognized by the Govt of India and is a part of Zeliangrong tribe, a conglomerate of Zeme, Liangmai, Rongmei, etc.
The heart of the issue lies in the Rongmeis facing strong opposition in Nagaland with regard to their Scheduled Tribe status, said the statement.
The statement pointed out that the Zeliangrong's "Naga brother tribe Hohos & Christian brethren" have violated the Constitution due to their opposition of Rongmei's ST status in Nagaland.