‘A tribe without its history is a lost tribe,’ asserts TR Zeliang

September 28, 2022 43 Views No Comment

Peren, September 28 (MExN): A three-day long 24th general conference of All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AMN) got underway at Beisumpuikam village, Peren on September 26. The general conference, held on the theme ‘Zeliangrong-Then and Now’ is being attended by more than thousand delegates from different federating units of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, stated a DIPR report.

The second day was graced by former Chief Minister & Chairman, UDA, GoN, TR Zeliang as the special guest. He said that the seeds of unity and self-determination sown by brave leaders like Haipou Jadonang should be respected, honoured and spread across the length and breadth of Zeliangrong inhabited land. He asserted that “a tribe without its history can be termed as a lost tribe” and for which, he encouraged the student community to understand the significance of preserving their history.

While encouraging the student leaders present, Zeliang said they have a huge role to play in building and uplifting the society, and the responsibility bestowed upon them to see to the welfare of the student community should ever remain deeply rooted and not astray from that goal. He urged the young boys and girls, who are still pursuing studies in various institutions, to be sincere in their studies and aim to excel.

Zeliang said that we are in an age where there is tough competition in every sector and only those who excel can achieve something in life. “Employment in the government sector is saturated and everyone cannot be accommodated in government job, so it is the lookout of every individual to explore other avenues for sustenance.”

In the introductory session, Deputy Commissioner, Peren, Vineet Kumar, IAS spoke on how to cope up with clan disputes while maintaining the spirit of oneness and unity among the Zeliangrong community in order to move forward.
Exhortations were delivered by President, Zeliangrong Mothers Organisation (ZMO-N) and Advisor, ZB (AMN), presidential address was delivered by President, AZSU (AMN), Henry Chawang, while NSF, President shared the solidarity speech.

The conference will conclude on September 28 with Naga Hoho, General Secretary, K Elu Ndang as the guest of honour.

Source: https://morungexpress.com/a-tribe-without-its-history-is-a-lost-tribe-asserts-tr-zeliang