ZUF observes 91st Zeliangrong Day
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IMPHAL, Apr 2: ZUF chairman S Kamson, while stressing the importance of Zeliangrong Solidarity Day which falls every year on April 1, said that every Zeliangrong should endorse and support this day every year by observing it with "full reverence". The 91st Zeliangrong Solidarity Day was observed on April 1, 2025.
S Kamson said that Solidarity day is observed to commemorate the Chukthoibe/Chukthoibo/Chuksumei performed by the forefathers on April 1, 1934.
This ritual signified purification, where many priests, elders, and leaders took an oath to forgive and forget all internal feuds and to strengthen the bond of brotherhood among the Zeliangrong people, said Kamson.
According to the ZUF leader, it was firmly resolved that anyone who violated or abolished the oath of allegiance to Chukthoibe/Chukthoibo/Chuksumei would inevitably face the curse of the forefathers.
S Kamson stated that the preamble of the ZUF is solely aimed at safeguarding the Zeliangrong people, their land, and resources while promoting and preserving their culture and traditions.
Kamson further said "the ZUF strongly warns against the sale of land and the issuance of no objection certificates (NOCs) to the central or state governments, NGOs, companies, private sectors, or individuals who are not Zeliangrong origin". Kamson also said that the ZUF firmly stands against "seismic projects" and the Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary in D2 and D3, emphasizing that human settlement must take priority: 'Man is more important than animals'.
Additionally, the ZUF chairman appealed for the protection of fauna, flora, and rare species. He also called for an immediate halt to destructive fishing practices using electronic machines, inverters, bleaching powder, endrin and other harmful substances. He also urged people to refrain from cutting down trees for business purposes, and instead preserve dense forests for a healthier environment.
S Kamson said that Solidarity day is observed to commemorate the Chukthoibe/Chukthoibo/Chuksumei performed by the forefathers on April 1, 1934.
This ritual signified purification, where many priests, elders, and leaders took an oath to forgive and forget all internal feuds and to strengthen the bond of brotherhood among the Zeliangrong people, said Kamson.
According to the ZUF leader, it was firmly resolved that anyone who violated or abolished the oath of allegiance to Chukthoibe/Chukthoibo/Chuksumei would inevitably face the curse of the forefathers.
S Kamson stated that the preamble of the ZUF is solely aimed at safeguarding the Zeliangrong people, their land, and resources while promoting and preserving their culture and traditions.
Kamson further said "the ZUF strongly warns against the sale of land and the issuance of no objection certificates (NOCs) to the central or state governments, NGOs, companies, private sectors, or individuals who are not Zeliangrong origin". Kamson also said that the ZUF firmly stands against "seismic projects" and the Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary in D2 and D3, emphasizing that human settlement must take priority: 'Man is more important than animals'.
Additionally, the ZUF chairman appealed for the protection of fauna, flora, and rare species. He also called for an immediate halt to destructive fishing practices using electronic machines, inverters, bleaching powder, endrin and other harmful substances. He also urged people to refrain from cutting down trees for business purposes, and instead preserve dense forests for a healthier environment.
