DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 16 (MExN): Under the initiative of Zeme Council Nagaland and Liangmai Council Nagaland, the general convention of Zeliangrong people of Nagaland held on September 13 dissolved the two organizations working parallel with the same nomenclature of Zeliangrong People Organisation (ZPO) in order to give way for constitution of a unified apex body of Zeliangs of Nagaland.
According to a press statement issued by Dr. Tumda Newme, session chairman and Khenglubo, session secretary, the convention was necessitated due to confusion in the Zeliang community over the existence of parallel ZPOs within the community.
The house of the general convention also resolved that the name of unified apex organisation for Zeliangs of Nagaland shall be called ‘Zeliang Tribal Council Nagaland.’
The house also constituted an interim body and nominated the following members—Dr Tumda Newme as Convenor, Khenglubo as member secretary, Ramdi Meru, Kiezen and GH Ramlia as members.
The Interim body has been entrusted to conduct election for a new team of office bearers of the Zeliang Tribal Council Nagaland by October, 2019. The interim body has also been authorised to frame modalities for the same.
The house also nominated Dr. Tumda Newme–convenor, interim body and president Zeme Council Nagaland and Khenglubo- member secretary and president Liangmai Council Nagaland to represent Zeliang Tribe in any platforms till the new team is duly constituted.
Meanwhile, the house has requested the government and its agencies, Naga political groups and tribal hohos to extend cooperation in clearing confusion on representation of Zeliang Tribe in Nagaland.
