Dimapur, Sept 1 (MExN): The Dimasa Public Organization takes note of the Zeliangrong frontals’ statement that the ‘entire Dhansiri sub-division belongs to the Zeliangs and Angami tribes and that there are no other tribes in between.’ The DPO reminded that the Kacharis were the first settlers of Dimapur including the Dhansiripar sub-division.
“The simple fact that all the seven villages of Dhansiripar area including Manglumukh were established during the period ranging from 1901 to 1913 testifies the fact that the Kacharis were the original settlers” stated a rejoinder from the DPO. “To say the least” Dimapur has been the “abode” of the Kachari kingdom from time immemorial and it was only in the 16 century due to Ahom aggression, “they had to leave temporarily to Maibong of NC Hills.”
It stated that only the royal family fled and not the agrarian community but reestablished villages in the Dhansiri valley after the Ahoms retreated. Their descendents still live in the area, the DPO stated.
The DPO also termed as ‘sheer discrimination and communal statement’ the statement of the Chakhesang Youth Front that ‘Nagaland belongs to Nagas and not Kacharis.’ The DPO has appealed to all right-thinking citizens and responsible organizations not to be misled but examine facts and history so as to maintain lifelong brotherhood.
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