TBCD SUNDAY WORSHIP | 15.09.'24

 

Thangkhal Bible hawmna om

Tuni, 15 Sept 2024 (Sunday) in Mission veng a Thangkhal Bible Church te kiang ah sung kikhopna leh Thangkhal Bible hawmna om hi.

Hih hun ah Rev. Thangdoulal, Rev. Soia leh Pu MK Jim Guite te pang uhi. 

Footprints of Galngam

GALNGAM' KHEKHAP ?👣

Lim a i muh pen *Galngam' Khekhap🦶🏿r kichi hi  (Believe It Or Not🤓!) Tamenglong District, Tamei toh kinaih khua khat Buning kichihna mun a om ahi hi.

Tu in, hiai khua ah, Naga-te tengta ua, akhomin leng *Piulong* chi'n kheek uh, hi'n kigen hi. Lim a i muh bang'in suang tung ah khekhap [taklam] lianpi khat om dedo maimah hi...😀

~ ©𝐙𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

SAITU MLA visits RELIEF CAMP

📍Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen Visits Relief Camp, Assures Swift Action for Internally Displaced Persons

In a compassionate gesture, Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen visited a Pre-Fabricated relief camp at Phaijang village in his Saitu Assembly Constituency today to personally assess the current situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). During the visit, Kipgen took stock of the challenges and grievances faced by those displaced by recent unrest, ensuring their voices were heard.

MLA Kipgen also expressed his gratitude to the district administration for arranging a large structure that accommodates hundreds of IDP families.

He praised the administration's dedication to addressing the needs of those affected by the conflict.

Interacting closely with the camp residents, Kipgen spent time listening to their stories of hardship, noting their concerns and immediate needs. He expressed deep sympathy for their plight and lauded their resilience in these trying times.

In a reassuring move, the MLA informed the IDPs of ongoing efforts to establish semi-permanent residences, a project he has been working on for the past few months. Kipgen promised that many displaced families would be able to move into more stable living conditions by the end of this year.

"The Government of India is committed to providing semi-pucca or semi-permanent residences for IDPs who wish to construct their own homes," he said, highlighting one of the key issues he has been pursuing for several months.

Kipgen further explained that the Government of India has allocated ₹10 lakhs for the construction of each semi-permanent house, contingent on the submission of required documents and the fulfillment of formalities by the IDPs.

In sharing updates about his constituency, the MLA stated, "In my constituency alone, around 21 houses are expected to be sanctioned shortly, with the Government of India providing ₹10 lakhs for each."

When asked about the timeline for the displaced families to return to their homes, the MLA emphasized that returning is not yet feasible.

"We cannot simply go back; we need to ensure that our concerns are fully addressed first. Until then, it will be difficult for people to return," he remarked.

Kipgen reassured the IDPs that, while permanent settlements may take time, semi-permanent housing would be provided as an interim solution.

"I want to assure those in relief camps that, although a permanent solution is still in progress, a semi-permanent settlement will be made available by the Government of India. I hope this will be completed within the year for those who apply and provide the necessary documents."

During his visit, Kipgen also offered a heartfelt message of hope, encouraging the displaced individuals to remain strong and united.

"You are not alone in this struggle," he said, urging them to maintain faith in the ongoing efforts of the Government of India.

The MLA's visit was met with appreciation from the camp residents, who expressed their gratitude for his unwavering support and dedication to their welfare.

~ The Hills journal 

🟢🟣🔵 

Myanmar Flood: Devastation

Myanmar
Tatkon ah Tui kiam khitteh hidan Bawngsi tampi kimu hi. 

Fighter Khualkhoson Guite wins

Zogam Tangval, unaupa Khualkhoson Guite in aki beih pih pa 1 round knock out in zou hiau. Pathian in thupi na teng tang hen.

~ Zogam News

Manipur Congress Prez invites PM Modi

Manipur Congress President, Keisham Meghachandra urged PM Narendra Modi  to visit the violence-hit state, saying that his visit would provide great strength to restore peace and normalcy there.In his invitation letter, he said.

"I, on behalf of the people of Manipur and also as a citizen of India from the state of Manipur, invite you for your visit in my state, Manipur, which has been in turmoil for the last 16 months since the 3rd of May, 2023." "The people of Manipur have been eagerly waiting for your presence in the state to place their voices of helplessness to you since the 3rd of May, 2023. As you are also aware that the turmoil has devastated the entire state with nearly a lakh of human population being internally displaced and hundreds of human lives being taken away, leaving the entire state into a complete chaos,"

Moreover, the recent attacks through aerial bombings using sophisticated drones, RPGs and missiles on civilians since September 1 have further escalated the turmoil with unprecedented pain, trauma, fear and complete helplessness among the people of Manipur, he said.

"I, therefore, humbly, plead for your visit in the state, at the earliest; as your visit, for the sake of humanity, would be of great strength in restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur. The people of Manipur are longing to meet you on the soil of Manipur," he added.


Rahul Gandhi , Mallikarjun Kharge ,  K.C. Venugopal , Girish Chodankar , Pawan Khera , Supriya Shrinate , Jairam Ramesh , Gaikhangam , Surjakumar Okram , Devbrata Khumanthem.

Zomi Chiefs Association: CONDEMNATION

Pa (L) Ngamkhohao Touthang: MOLLIEM NACHUNGA UPDATE

Date: 12 September 2024

Date: 10 September 2024 nilhah nidan 7:45 pm vellin in Pa (L) Ngamkhohao Touthang in einadalha nachung uva KWD/KSOD Lamkai hon nidan 08:30 pm in amun Safdurjang Hospital a akidel lut in thil ijakai suhtoh ahijou in, morgue ah ahin kikoi in chuin kilha doh ana kisiem e.*

*Date 11 September nidan 01:30 pm vellin  NOC lahchai ahijou in, embalming dingin AIIMS ah ana kipuo in ahi. Embalming hi nidan 4:00pm vel don in chai ahi.*

*Date 11 August in KWSD makai na in Activity Centre, Munirka mun a pung 7:00 pm in Condolence Service ana kinei kit in ahi.*

*Insungmi phatsah dung jui in isopi pa uh Pa (L) Ngamkhothang Touthang longdamsa hi Innlang (Moreh) a poh ding ahi jeh in, tuni Date 12 September 2024, 05:33 am in Cargo (AIRPORT) ah thot doh ahi tai.*

*KUKI WELFARE DELHI & NCR.* 

NIA - WANTED LIST : KUKI SoO MILITANTS

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against 10 Kuki militants in Manipur. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Imphal West District of Manipur, issued non-bailable warrants of arrest against ten individuals including a member of Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) and cadres of Kuki militant outfits including Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), Kuki National Front Military Council (KNF-MC) and the self-styled publicity secretary of Kuki National Front-P/United People's Front (UPF) in three different cases, reports _The Sangai Express_ on January 17.

The ten individuals under the NIA scanner have been identified as Mamang Kipgen, Lelen Hangsing, Gougou Lotzem, Haogulal, Lamkhogin Doungel alias Lamhin _alias_ Gigin, LH Stephen, Sasat alias Boipu, Sominthang Sitlhou, Paojachup Sitlhou and Hemkhongam Hangshing. They have been accused of firing on Security Forces (SFs) and civilian settlements at Kangchup Chingkhong and burning down several houses of the Meiteis. The investigating officers stated that the ten persons belonging to different Kuki militant organisations are actively operating in the areas of K Songlung, Twikun Village, Patjang Village, Kharam Vaiphei and Potland villages.

https://www.satp.or

UKNA FINANCE SECY ARRESTED IN ASSAM

One self-styled Finance Secretary of UKNA (United Kuki National Army) Apprehended:

Based on secret information and the direction of IGP(STF), a team of STF, Assam operated at the Beltola area under Basistha PS, Guwahati on the 13/09/2024 evening. The search operation resulted in the apprehension of one person from Manipur who had been found involved in various sabotage activities against the state. The apprehended person was identified as LS Yosef Chongloi (34 yrs) of Churachandpur, Manipur, a self-styled Finance Secretary of UKNA (United Kuki National Army) who is suspected to be involved in various sabotage activities covering Manipur and bordering areas of Assam and includes recent bomb blast that destroyed Sapermaina bridge at NH-2 and the armed attack at an IOCL convoy at Tamenglang in Manipur. 

The S/S Finance Secretary of the UKNA cadre is arrested with STF PS Case No. 15/2024 u/s 147/148/149/150 BNS r/w sec 16/17/18/20 UA(P) Act and the investigation is on.

~ WAP

IMPHAL EAST TOTAL CURFEW

#BreakingNews

Total curfew in Imphal East with immediate effect and until further orders.

#ImphalEastCurfew 

KIM PRESS RELEASE

Miss Kut 1991

KVV SUGNU FRONTLINE: APPEAL

Jauntah KIC chule CSO  ho heng kahung taona nom uchu tulah satle dap kikhel laitah ahitoh lhon in front line a um KVV hon damlou na kahintoh jing tauvin  frontline lang akon a damdoi in jot jing jong ahahsa in hijeh chun medical team khat hi  damlou hahsat teng le minphah thei ding neisem pih leu chun phadi ham tin  ka hung tao uve.

 
                     Keiho
            KVV Sugnu  Frontline 

Aizawl: Zosuan Unau Pawl Meeting

NGOCC & Manipur ah Zosuan Unau Pawl - Zo United puitute kimukhawm

Aizawl, 13th September, 2024: Tuni'n Central YMA Committe Room ah NGO Coordination Committee (NGOCC) mapui te leh Manipur ah Unau Zo-chate pawl chuamchuam panna'n Zo United in kimukhawm na anei ui.

Meeting chu Lalhmachhuana, Chairman NGOCC (President, CYMA) in mapui in,Fabian Lalfakawma, Asst. Secretary CYMA in kipakthu a gen bawk hi.

Pu Albert Renthlei, Convenor Zo United le pang in,Zo United a um pawl dangdang - Hmar Inpui,Mate Tribe Council,Zomi Council, Mizo People Convention, Sukte Tribe Council, Paite Tribe Council,Tangkhal Tribe Orgn, Hill Tribe Council, Manipur Tribal Forum Delhi, Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee ai-aw te'n le uap in,pawl dang khenkhat te ahiuleh khuasiat leh thildang haksatna um ziak in a va kihel theilo uh ahi.

Chun, kimukhawmna hun achun Zo United maban ah kalsuan dingdan tite leh; Manipur ah Unau te kipumkhat dingdan chungchang gen lat a hi deu hi. Zo United chu Unau nam chuamchuam te kihelna ahi bakah; Unau hina leh kipumkhatna ding ah maban a theitawp sua a panlak a kûl dan te kikupkhawm ahi. 

ZUF counters NSCN-IM

Manipur Express | Editorial (14.09.'24)

ITLF WOMEN WING: Antang Bag 76

Tuni in ITLF Women Wing ten unit tuam² a pat in antang bag 76 bags panpihna mu uhi.

Unit te tung ah kipahthu i gen ahi. 

31st Kuki Black Day

This year marks 31 years of Kuki Black Day—a solemn day of remembrance for those brutally killed during the ethnic cleansing pogrom by the NSCN (IM). Yet, justice remains elusive. Today, the Kuki-Zo people face another existential crisis, this time at the hands of radical Meiteis.*

On this day, we reflect on the past and stand firm in our demand for freedom from those who seek to annihilate us. This day reminds us that such atrocities must never be repeated. It is a call for unity and resilience. We must ensure that justice is no longer denied, that the suffering of our people is acknowledged, and that we secure the protection we deserve.

Our future lies in the creation of a Union Territory with its own legislature, where we can be safe from hate, thrive, and build a future free from oppression. Today, we resolve to fight for that future—for justice, for peace, and for the survival of our people.

~ Kukiland india🇮🇳

USA MIZO DAY SPEECH: MIZORAM CHIEF MINISTER

SPEECH OF PU LALDUHOMA, CHIEF MINISTER, MIZORAM 

ON MIZO DAY, MARYLAND, USA, 2.09.2024

My dear brothers and sisters, my beloved kinfolk,

On behalf of my family and the people of Mizoram, I extend my heartfelt greetings to each and every one of you. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules and for traveling here at your own expense to join us for the Mizo Day celebrations of 2024.

As many of you may recall, the then Chief Minister of Mizoram, Mr. Lal Thanhawla, traveled to the United States with his wife to participate in Mizo Day in 2010. I was honored when you graciously invited me to be the Chief Guest for the 2020 celebrations. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I couldn't be with you in person, and on September 7, 2020, I joined you virtually from the LPS Studios in Aizawl. Today, my wife and I are truly blessed to be here in person. We are deeply grateful for the warm welcome we have received, so much so that we feel humbled by the honor and respect you have bestowed upon us.

Now that we are all gathered here, let us solemnly commit ourselves to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and unity among all Zo people and ethnicities. 

At the outset, I regret to inform you that my stay here in the United States will be brief since there is much work that awaits me back home, as I am sure you can all imagine. This constraint of time also prevented me from attending the Chin New Year festival earlier for which the Chin Community, USA had invited me, or from participating in the Chin Cultural Day event in Indianapolis scheduled for October, 2024. I am, however, grateful to the communities that have extended these kind invitations.

I would like to mention that my presence here is with the permission of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. I have shared my itinerary for this visit with the MEA. Additionally, the Consul General will be accompanying me for certain events as needed. 

I also have important talks lined up in Washington DC with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). I will hardly have time for sightseeing and other recreational activities. 

Due to the limited time available, I regret that I will be unable to meet with individuals, groups or congregations separately or attend social gatherings such as dinners. Keeping this in mind, I earnestly invite every one of you to attend the scheduled events in Maryland and Indianapolis. Please remember that my visit to the United States is for all of you. My invitation is extended to everyone and is not directed at any specific individual or group. I am hopeful that these meetings will provide a valuable opportunity for open interaction, discussions, and the exchange of ideas.

The Bible at Acts 17:26 (NV) says, "From one man He created all the nations throughout the whole earth. He decided beforehand when they should rise and fall, and he determined their boundaries." Accordingly, our origin as Zo people is of the subjects we are going to discuss today – Who we are and whether fate/mother nature facilitated our descent from a common ancestor.

(i) Lushai/Mizo:

The term 'Lushai' is not our generic name originated from us, but was the name how foreigners called us. It was derived from 'Lusei' and given to us by foreigners. Hence, this term is not inclusive as it refers to just one of the many sub-tribes of the Zo people, i.e. the Lusei.

In the very first Census of India in 1901, no one in Mizoram identified themselves as 'Mizo'. Instead, people identified with their specific sub- tribes, such as Lusei, Hmar, Ralte, Paite, Pawite, Mara, and so on.

In 1946, the Mizo Union, Mizoram's first political party, was established. It was then that the term 'Mizo' was officially adopted as our nomenclature to encompass all sub-tribes within the Zo family. As time passed, 60 years after the first national census, the 1961 census reflected that 88.5% of the people in Mizoram identified themselves as Mizo. Amazing fact is that among those Mizo, no one uses 'Mizo' as their surname. Hence, 'the term 'Mizo' simply is all-inclusive term that refers to a group of people.

(ii) Kuki/Chin:

128 years ago, the Chin Hills Regulation of 1896 recorded that - "Chins include Lushais, Kukis, Burmans domiciled in the Chin Hills and are habitually resident in the Chin Hills."

120 years ago, GA Grierson wrote that, "The term Kuki is an Assamese or Bengali word applied to such hill tribes of Lushais, Rangkhols, Thados etc. who were residing within India. On the other hand, Chin is a Burmese word which is used to denote all various hill tribes living in country between Burma and the provinces of Assam and Bengal. The word Kuki and Chin are thus synonymous and are both primarily used for many of the hill tribes in general. Therefore, the word Kuki-Chin was coined and employed by early researchers."

Ref : GA Grierson, the Linguistic Survey of India, 1904, Vol III, part III, p 1,2,3, Calcutta Printing Press, 126.

76 years ago, the Chin Hills Act of 1948 recorded that - "Chins refer to the indigenous ethnic groups inhabiting the Chin Hills region in Western Burma. These groups include – Chin, Kuki, Lai, Mara, Matu, Mizo, Zomi. 

The Act defined Chins as the various ethnic tribes residing in the Chin Hills District, who share cultural, linguistic and historical ties."

55 years ago, Mr. Zahrelian was the Chin Affairs Minister, he was a Cabinet Minister. He also served as Ambassador to France, Holland, Spain, Egypt, Nepal etc. He eventually sought political asylum in the United States due to his opposition to the policies of General Ne Win while he was serving as Ambassador to Nepal in 1975. Mr. Zahrelian wrote that "The Burmese used the term 'Chin' for official purposes, but the Chin people never used this term to refer to themselves. In fact, the word 'Chin' does not exist in any of the dialects spoken by the Chin people".

Ref : Chin Dictionary and Grammer by M. Paris, 1969.

37 years ago, BS Carey wrote, "These Chin Tribes (called Mizo in India) led an uninhabited existence till the end of 19th Century, when the British Administrators undertook Surveys and Expeditions and demarcated boundaries (1935) for their administrative purposes dividing the same people into Lushais (Mizos) and Chins in India and Burma respectively."

Ref : BS Carey and HN Tuck. The Chin Hills Vol 1, inner flapped, 2nd para, 1987.

From the above, it can be deduced that the terms 'Lushai', 'Kuki', 'Chin' etc., are not our generic names but names given to us by other people. We did not carry these names in the past and it appears that it is only with the passage of time that we have come to accept them as such.

(iii) ZO:

In 862 AD, or 1162 years ago, the Chinese historian Fan Cho, who documented the history of the Indo-Burman region, used the term "Zo" to refer to our ancestors.

Ref : Chin Hills Linguistic Tour, 1954, University Project by G.H Luce and Journal of Burma Research Society XL11, June 1959 p.i.

In 1783 or 241 years ago, Roman Catholic father Vincent used the word 'Zo' in one of his writings.

Ref : V. Sangermanoi : A description of the Burmese Empire, edited by Jardine, Rangoon, p 43.

133 years ago, Rundall, Northern Chin Hills Political Officer wrote that "I do not know the origin of the word 'Chin'; probably had its origins in the Burmese language. Even Chin people themselves did not know what it meant; they called themselves 'Zo' or 'Zote' in plural form, when referring to more than one person.

Ref : F.M.Rundall : Manual of the Siyin Dialect in the Northern Chin Hills, Rangoon, 1891.Rev. JH Lorraine (Pu Buanga), the first missionary to enter Mizoram, compiled the first Mizo dictionary 130 years ago in 1894, wherein he remarked that the word 'Zo' refers to Luseis and the tribes that surround the Luseis.

Ref : J.H Lorrain : Dictionary of Lushai Language, 1940, Calcutta Asiatic Society, Aizawl, TRI 1982 p 560.

129 years ago, in 1895, BS Carey wrote that "Zo" is the common term used by the Chin people to refer to themselves.

Ref : B.S Carey and H.N Tuck : A history of the people, our dealings with them, their customs and manners, and the Gazetteer of the Country, TRI Aizawl, 1976 p 23.

120 years ago, in 1904, Grierson, an administrator and linguist who was among the first to study the languages of India, noted that, similar to the Luseis and the Chins in the North, the Zahau tribe also referred to themselves as 'Zo'.

Ref : G.A Grierson : Linguistic Survey of India, Vol III, Part III, p 109.

112 years ago in 1912, Thomas H. Lewin (Thangliana) who was the head of the British Expedition to the Mizo Hills in 1871-1872 wrote, "The generic name of the whole nation is 'Dzo' ". 

Ref : Thomas H. Lewin : A fly on the wheel or how I help to govern India, TRI,

Aizawl, 1912, p 248

Mr. Vum Ko Hau, who was the Burmese Ambassador to France, Cambodia, Indonesia, Australia, Hungary between 1955-1975 and who was, in fact, the first among the 'Zo' people to hold such an esteemed position, lamented that if only the people referred to as Zo (Chin) by the Chin Hills Gazetteer, and the Kukis were simply called 'Zo', which is the correct nomenclature for such tribes of Burma, East Pakistan (Bangladesh) and Assam, many of the issues of identity faced by the people would have been resolved.

Ref : Vum Ko Hau : Profile of Burma Frontierman, Bandung, 1963, p 297.

The first World Zomi Conference held in Champhai on 18th -19th May, 1988 unanimously resolved and accepted 'Zo' as the nomenclature to refer to all Zo people. 

From the record and points cited above, it is apparent that 'Zo' is our original, generic name. Even commonly used phrases like 'Zo tui thiang, Zo thlifim, Zo ar, Zo artui, Zo vawk, Zo siam, Zo puan etc., reflect this contention. You may also recall that when Mizoram was declared a Union Territory, the vehicle registration numbers were all ZRM/ZRG, referring to Zo Ram. 

The ZPM stands for Zoram People's Movement, not Mizoram People's Movement. Keeping these sensitivities and nuances in mind, our leaders took great pains to conceptualize, with much forethought and application of mind, the name of our party. 

I am not putting forward any radical proposals or make specific suggestions. My aim is simply to encourage those who are more knowledgeable and have greater resources than I do to reflect on the points I've raised and carry this discussion forward to its logical conclusion. Nomenclature is not something that can be imposed, especially when it comes to deciding what our collective identity should be. However, I remain hopeful that one day, we will find a common name or nomenclature that we all identify with and are proud to embrace. 

4. Land occupied by Zo people:

Lt. Col A.S Reid recorded the area occupied by/inhabited by 'Zo' people in India, Burma and Bangladesh as follows:

21° - 24°N Latitude

 

92° - 94°E Longitude

The Memorandum submitted by ZORO to the United Nations on 20-05-1995 contended that this land area measures 1,45,600 sq.km.

 

It is difficult to pinpoint our exact population due to problems in obtaining accurate and up-to-date Census data but is estimated to be around 50 lakhs.

We have been living contiguously with no other nations or tribes in between us till today. Another feature worth noting is that we all received the Gospel within a span of ten years. 

5. Language :

We are divided into the R and G groups i.e., those who put 'A' at the end of male names and those who use 'I' at the end of female names to identify their sex. 

Every sentence has a subject, object and verb in dialects. Linguists claim that tribes whose languages do not have these parts of speech in the same order or sequences cannot be from the same ethnic or linguistic stock. In the dialects of the 'Zo' people, the Object is first, the Subject is second, the Verb is last, and the order is OSV. In English, this order is arranged as SVO. 

Just like nomenclature, a common language for all the 'Zo' people cannot be forced upon anyone; it has to take its own natural course.

There are many indications that our ancestors once spoke a common language, as seen in the words used in our old songs. 

I am pleased to mention here that the ZPM Government is planning to establish an official body to investigate and examine the origins of the Zo-people. 

6. Chin-Lushai Conference 1892 :

During the British occupation, 132 years ago on 29-01-1892, the Chin-Lushai Conference was held at Fort William, Calcutta. The participants were –

Lt. Governor of Assam Commander-in-Chief, Madras Chief Commissioner of Assam Chief Commissioner of Burma Foreign Secretary

Military Secretary

 

Quarter Master General in India

Recognizing that we Mizos, or Zo people, were distinct from both the Burmese and mainland Indians, they decided to establish a separate administration for us under the Commissioner of Assam, with the condition that roads be constructed first. However, this plan never came to be accomplished. We now find ourselves divided among India, Burma (Myanmar), and Bangladesh. 

7. The Freedom Movement :

(i) The first among the 'Zo' people to fight for freedom was Pu Hrangnawl of Thantlang, a Member of Parliament (MP) from Chin Hills. Mr. Hrangnawl and Lt. Col Sonkhopau and 30 soldiers were trained in East Pakistan (Bangladesh) in 1964 and the Provincial United Chin Government was established which comprised of the following members:

Prime Minister – Tunkhopum Biate Defense Minister – Lt. Col. Sonkhopau Foreign Minister – Hrangnawl.

Sonkhopau was arrested by the Assam Rifles in Nagaland while Tunkhopum died in a MNF camp. 

(ii) The MNF declared independence in 1966 and ultimately settled with the Indian Government by signing of the Memorandum of Settlement in 1986.

(iii) Tripura National Volunteer was formed in 1983 under the leadership of Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhol. They too came to an agreement with the Indian Government on 12-08-1988.

(iv) Chin National Front was formed on 20-03-1988 followed by other revolutionary groups fighting for freedom.

(v) In Manipur, KNO, UPF, ZRF and others are some of the organisations that have been formed. 

8. Vision :

Today, let us unite in the recognition that we are one people, one family, and loudly proclaim this truth to the world.

We are people who share common victory cry (Hlado) and sacrificial practices; people who are bonded by our practices of burying the dead with a common belief of life after death through the concept of 'Pialral'. We are tribes who are presided over by our chiefs; with identical folklores and tales, celebrating and observing similar festivities. Our nuptial arrangements entail a peculiar feature wherein the groom has to shell out a specified amount of his wealth to the bride in marriage. We are people who all construct our houses elevated from the ground with a hearth comprising of three stones. We are united by our common practice of creating fire-control-lines before burning our jhumlands. We take pride in the fact that we all help each other out by turns while working on our fields. And yes, we all were, once upon a time – headhunters.

The main objective of ZORO Movement in 1988 was Zo-Reunification within India. Can the 'Zo' people in India, Burma and Bangladesh today, aspire to be re-united under India? Looking at the geo-political realities of our time, it may not be so farfetched to think this could be a possibility one day. Perhaps fate has this reunification in store for us in the future. Also, I am not oblivious to the huge responsibility I bear in this regard, towards contributing to making this dream a reality. For now, I can only say that I eagerly await the day and time when the question I have posed above is answered. 

8. Vote of thanks :

As you are all aware, our brothers and sisters from Burma, Bangladesh and Manipur have come to us in Mizoram for their safety. We currently have over 40,000 displaced people under our care. 

In this regard, I would like to thank the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, the Hon'ble Home Minister and the Hon'ble Finance Minister for taking care of our guests and for their sincerely hearing our pleas for help.

No less has been the collective efforts of those of you in the United States who have generously donated time, money and resources to help your displaced brothers and sisters in Mizoram, for which the people of Mizoram and I are immensely grateful. 

May the Lord bless all of you, Thank you.

Courtesy: K. Saitluanga, MIS, PIO to Chief Minister Dated: 4th Sep 24 10:26 AM (DIPR, Mizoram)

SEJANG VILLAGE IN JIRIBAM

Jiribam a Sejang Khosung ahi. Tulah Mongbung le Sejang Hot topic ahi to dung juiin khosung lim kahin tahdoh e.

Ipijeh a Meitei Ehsan ten Jiribam a Mongbung Sejang hi Kap chai tei² ding atiu ahidem?

Kahet kham le kamu kham² ajeh hinsei inge.

_Jiribam Dist hi Manipur state sunga Dist lah a aneopen Jong hitei ding ahi, aneoval jeh hin Dist khat sunga Umding Govt tohgon hi agam in adollou jeh in, Reserved forest atiuvin, Mongbung le Sejang khel gam tampi alahpeh uvin, meitei Ehsan ten Rubber farm akibol uvin, chule inn thupi tah² asauve, hiche Jiri bazar a kipat  Bekra/Pherzol dist  lut na Highway juikha hon ihetdiu ahi._

Bekra road hi Jiri Dist in ahop ahi in Pherzol dist lailung a um Dolakhal kiti hojong hi Jiri Dist sunga um ahi.

Jotei agot nau ajeh.
1.Mongbung Sejang gam sunga Rubber farm Len tah² le project thupi tah² agon hou le aneihou achan lou nadiu a, alamlhah nau umsun Sejang Mongbung hopa tei² ngai.

2.Boro Bekra jiri Sub Div a um amiteu toh akikomto nadiu lampi umsun Sejang Mongbung inn atoupha jeh a Ajo tei² kigot'u ahi.

3.Jiri Dist aneo nakah a gam ong Umsun chu Pherzol Dist boundary lamboi ahi in, chule jiri Dist akeh khat hi Sejang Mongbung ajo lou ule achan tei² diu a um ahi.

4.Ijemtia Sejang Mongbung akap jou ngei² ule Pherzol dist hihen Tml Dist hijongle Boundary a cheng Kuki Chate kho ho adei dei nauva lut uva anop nop abol thei nadiu a chaloh nathei lamlhah umsun kiting ahi kitne...... frontline dangjong um nante Jiri Dist a dia Main Frontline chu Sejang Mongbung bou ahi.

TIEM NA.
Nam mipite ho kahin Sei point hojong hi jaonan tin chule ajeh dang tampi Jong umding ahi.

Hijeh chun gelkhoh cheh hitiuvin kithokhom hitiuvin, Nang kei tilou in Kilung khat tah in ting Jing leuhen, Jiri Town sunga Inn le lou Chule Neile Gou ijat ham ichan hou sanga Loupi jole lenjo amahon achan diu katah'e.

 Lungneo lou in Hatah in Panla hitiuve.

Source: WhatsApp Warriors

JUSTICE 4 KUKI VICTIMS OF NSCN-IM ATTROCITIES

Today, we solemnly honour the lives lost on Kuki Black Day, victims of the NSCN (IM) atrocities. Each life taken represents a cherished soul whose memory fuels our resolve for justice and peace. As we remember their sacrifice, we pledge to uphold their legacy by striving for a future free from such violence. Their courage and enduring spirit remind us to never forget and to continue our quest for reconciliation and justice.

~ KUKILAND INDIA

OPEN LETTER TO MANIPUR NAGA: Avito Naga

Open Letter to Manipur Naga

To all the Nagas of Manipur specially Tangkhul tribe i request you all to put Manipur before you use Naga term (Manipur naga). We nagas from Nagaland has nothing to do with Manipur conflicts.. 

We are living peacefully with different non naga tribes here in Nagaland and nobody creates any problem except those illigal Bangladeshi from Bangladesh. 

We know that your people are more biased towards Meitei people and so much against with Kuki people but it doesn't mean that we Naga from Nagaland have same biaseness like yours. 

Whenever something happens, your people keep saying naga vs this Naga vs that and somehow it affected us too.. I've watched so many news and read articles, in which they only mentioned Naga and other people started to think that we Naga from Nagaland also involving in this conflicts. Which is not true at all. So many Mizo tribes people are also died in this Manipur conflicts but Kuki people never said that they are Mizo people. 

The viral videos of 3 women paraded naked by Meitei mobs are also belong to Vaiphei-Kuki tribe, which is one of the oldest tribe of Chin-Kuki-Mizo. and there's a one guy which was beheaded by Meitei redical group in his village was also belong to Hmar-Kuki tribe which is one of the biggest tribe of Chin-Kuki-Mizo. But still Mizo people didn't harm any Meitei people in Mizoram nor they involved in this conflicts, they just keep showing their support by giving AIDS and commodities to those people who needs.

So please stop using Naga name instead used " Tangkhul Naga" or "Manipur Naga" don't Just say Naga vs Kuki or Naga vs Meitei or whatever. Use your tribe name proudly like Kuki people does. Don't hide inside the Naga umbrella term. 

Thank you

Avito Naga, Nagaland

Courtesy: Naga Mirror