Tseminyu, April 27 (MExN): The Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) while appreciating the initiative of the Rengma Hoho has extended its full and unflinching support with regard to the demand for creation of Tseminyu district.
The RSZ, through a press note, reiterated the fact that the Rengmas as a community has continued to be deprived of this rightful claim even after more than half-a-century of statehood. The Rengmas, since times immemorial have a distinctive identity, culture, language, geographical territory and most importantly a unique history and a defined jurisdiction, the erstwhile Rengma Hills was only to be divided and neglected in both the states of Nagaland and Assam.
It reminded the State government that, even after statehood, Tseminyu being one of the oldest sub-divisions was at par with the then other sub-divisions and as old as Longleng, Kiphire, Peren, and Phek among others, whereas these sub-divisions were upgraded into districts, Tseminyu was only to be sidelined decades after decades under successive governments.
As the 2011 Census, Tseminyu sub-division has recorded a total population of 56,844 with 39 recognized villages (as per 2011 Census), three townships, two Rural Development blocks (Chunlikha and Tseminyu) and an outpost EAC Hq at Tsogin besides various established Government offices and public institutions. All facts and data indicate that Tseminyu and its people have every right, capacity and maturity to decide its own future in all aspects.
Stating this, the RSZ President Kenneth Kath and General Secretary Shatilo Kent in the press note stated that Tseminyu sub-division has the requisite merits to have a separate district. On the other hand, despite all these justifications and merits, if the state government continues to be reluctant, turns a blind eye to the facts and deaf ear to this demand, the RSZ will consider it as the government's policy to intentionally suppress the Rengma tribe. “However, if the government feels that the Tseminyu sub-division does not have the requisite qualifications to be upgraded into a district, the RSZ demands that the modalities for the same to be laid before the public in the best interest of the common good,” the press note added.
Further, RSZ added, “So long as this matter is kept in cold storage, the Rengma community continues to be deprived on a claim that’s neither selfish nor misplaced but based on legitimate grounds.”
“The RSZ with great belief in the present government’s dedication and capacity to deliver good and fair governance instills its faith on the government to take positive action towards fulfilling the long cherished dream of the Rengma tribe for a separate district.” In this regard, the RSZ, as the voice of the Rengma youths promises to leave no stone unturned to ensure that this rightful demand be fulfilled without any further delay or unfounded maneuvering.
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