Peren, August 2 (DIPR): The Zeliangrong General Public Convention Assam, Manipur and Nagaland was held on July 30 with the theme ‘Towards greater height’ at the All Saint’s Higher Secondary School Auditorium, Peren. Minister for Planning and Co-ordination, T.R. Zeliang was the chief guest at the inaugural function.
Addressing the convention, the chief guest called upon the Zeliang people to uphold and respect history of their people for unity while recounting Naga Raj movement against the British Colonial Rule under the leadership of Jatonang and the legendry freedom fighter Rani Gaidinliu. He also stressed on the need to preserve the Zeliangrong unique identity by upholding culture, tradition and common history.
Others who delivered solidarity messages included Ex- Minister (Manipur) D.P. Panmei, Rtd. Principal Conservator of Forest Nagaland, T.K. Zeliang, Ex-MLA Assam I. Zeme. Highlights of the programme included giving a mandate to nomenclature of Zeliangrong apex body (Zeliangrong Baudi) and approval of draft constitution, constitution of election commission. Welcome address was delivered by President Zeliangron Baudi Akhang while keynote address was presented by Convenor ZIB Gonmei. Presidential speech was delivered by Ex-President Zeliangrong Union, Dikambui while the programme was moderated by Ramingle Pame. The convention was represented by all Zeliangrong Students Union, Nagaland, Delhi, Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation (ZMO), National workers and representatives from the three states.
