The 71st Zomi Nam Ni Celebration 2019 Singngat: Programme

Theme: PEACE & STABILITY

Venue: Singngat Public Ground

Date: 20th February, 2019

MAIN PROGRAMME

Compere: Sia Thanglunlal Samte & Miss Marina

Invocation

Rev. Thawndoulian, DS, EBCC Singngat

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Flag Hoisting

Shri Ginsuanhau Zou, Chief Guest

CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA

Gangte, Kom, Mate, Paite, Simte, Tedim Chin,

Thadou Kuki, Thangkhall, Vaiphei & Zou

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Speech

1. Pu Haukholian, Chief Host

2. Pu Hausuanthang, Functional President

3. Shri Lokendra Singh, Guest of Honour

4. Rev. Ginkhanmung Zou

5. Pu John K.Ngaihte, Chairman, Zomi Council

6. Pu Ginsuanhau Zou, Chief Guest

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Guest Artistes

Jems Arjun, Benny Khongsai, Muan Hangzo, Mary Vaiphei,

Remy Gangte, Lalparzo, Jason Munluo (Rongmei/Kabui Singer)

Special Guest

All Members of Autonomous District Council

Special Invitees

Tribe Leaders, Village Chiefs, Chairman/Secretary V A,

Leaders of CSO, Social Workers, Pastors & Reverend

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Closing Event

Lt.Malsawmzuali, CO, The Salvation Army, Singngat

--- Zomi Namni Celebration Committee Singngat 2019 ---

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ZRA condemns YPA on inhuman torturing of its cadre

THE Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) condemned the inhuman and third degree tortured of its cadre allegedly by Young Paite Association (YPA) and termed as “beyond any stretchable stretch of any civilized imagination”.

According to the press release on 23-01-2019 signed by Mr TK Mang Zomi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Public Relations/ZRA, Mr B. Thanglungmuan Ngaihte s/o Late B. Tualkhanpau Ngaihte, Canan Veng, New Lamka was kidnapped by Young Paite Association on the night of January 22, 2019 at Vengnuam, New Lamka while he was on his way to meet his acquaintance. “There is no justification at all, for whatsoever the reason may be, to torture and detain till the evening of January 23, 2019 by a philanthropist organisation”.

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Assam Rifles raided ZRA president’s residence in Manipur

Churachandpur, July 5, 2013 --- The 30th Assam Rifle raided the residence of the president of the Zomi Re-Unification Organisation (ZRO), Thanglianpau Guite on the early morning of July 3 here in Dorcas Veng, New Lamka, about 60 kms away Imphal The Assam Rifles which were posted in Koirengei, Imphal came into Lamka town and ransacked the chief's house damaging a computer and some furniture at around 3 am on July 3. When the incident occurred the ZRO supremo was not present but 11 of his family members including children were present.  Protesting against the alleged brutal acts of the Assam Rifles and the pending political talks between the Central Government with the two groups -- Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United Peoples Front (UPF), a public rally has been carried out today in Lamka town by the Zomi Students Federation (ZSF), Hmar Students' Association (HSA) and Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO). ZRO is the political wing of Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) which is one of the signatories of Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the Government. The ZRO clarified that ZRO is strictly abided to SoO ground rules and believes that SoO will usher a lasting solution to the age-old political problems. The ZRO is strongly committed to the hard-won peace arrived at between the Government and ZRO.  "Raiding the residential complex of ZRO president by the 30th Assam Rifles is a sinister deploys to derail the peace process by some disgruntled security personnel. The ZRO demands that the 30th AR should clarify and make necessary apology to the ZRO for their act of misadventure.  If the security forces are not interested in peace and tranquility let their stand be loud and clear," ZRO said. Zomi Youth Association (ZYA) also condemned the Assam Rifles and asked for clarification of the motive behind raiding the residential complex of the president of ZRO. Meanwhile condemning the indisplined and ungentle men act of the so-called 'Friends of the Hill People' in the strongest term, Churachandpur District Students' Union (CDSU) urge to all responsible citizens of India to avoid such act as violating the laid down rules which perturbs the peaceful settlement of the people. It is unfortunate, inspite of the ongoing Suspension of Operation between the United People Front (UPF) and the Govt. of India, that the 30th Assam Rifles ransacked the residence and threatened the family of the General Secretary of UPF is a staunch violation of the ground rule of the So0 between the two parties, CDSU stated. The act of 30th AR reflects the lack of commitment and sincerity on the part of the government towards SoO agreement and also to their political aspiration of the tribal within the state, ZSF said.

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Manipur: ZRO spells out UPF’s aspiration

Imphal, March 18, 2013 [TSE] --- Zomi Revolutionary Organisation (ZRO) has made it clear that the political aspiration/demand of the UPF is to create an autonomous hill State within the State of Manipur without affecting its territorial integrity. Notably, UPF and KNO are two conglomerates of Kuki armed groups which are under tripartite SoO pact involving the Government of Manipur and the Government of India. ZRO/ZRA is a constituent member of the UPF. The other members are KNF, KRA (U), ZDF, HPC (D) and ZRF. Speaking to media persons at Churachandpur today, ZRO/ZRA external affairs secretary Calvin and home secretary Khuptang decried that the tripartite peace process is too slow. One of the foremost demands put forward from the side of UPF for the political dialogue is creation of an autonomous hill State within Manipur without compromising its territorial integrity under which there can be a separate administration for the hills. The UPF has already submitted memorandum to the Government of India as well as the Government of Manipur highlighting its political demands which would encompass all the six Autonomous District Councils. However, the peace process is making little progress and it is not desirable at all, they said. Claiming that ZRO alone has more than 400 cadres, Calvin and Khuptang informed that around 100 cadres are staying in the Mulvai designated camp while the remaining cadres would be housed at the designated camp being constructed near Thanlon. Arms and ammunition of the cadres have not been handed over to the Government rather they are kept in safe store with double-locking system. They further confided that they found it hard to manage daily affairs with the meagre Rs 3000 given by the Government to their cadres as monthly stipend. As of now, the Government has not made any arrangement to impart vocational training to the cadres stationed in the designated camp. "We would wait and see what kinds of trade Government would take up for vocational training and it is also essential to ascertain what the cadres want for their vocations", they said. On being asked about the recent spurt in drug smuggling activities, the rebel leaders claimed that abuse of drugs has gone down considerably in Churachandpur district following a ban imposed by the party.

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