In Kuki-Meitei clashes Zeliangrong Nagas to remain unbaised

Imphal: The Zeliangrong Nagas, scattered across the northeastern region, have decided to remain neutral in the ongoing communal clashes between the Kukis and Meiteis in Manipur.
The decision was taken at a joint consultative meeting of Zeliangrong Baudi Union held in Imphal on Friday. The meeting was presided over by Azang Longmei, President of Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland).
The statement issued by the union said that the Zeliangrong people have settlements and are scattered in different parts of the state and elsewhere.
To avoid further escalation of the conflict, the meeting decided that the Zeliangrong people would maintain neutrality and propagate the message of peace and harmony.
The statement also appealed to the warring parties to stop all violence and work towards normalization of the situation.
The union also urged the government to impartially discharge its duty and responsibility to bring the situation under control and redress the sufferings of the affected people.
The meeting also discussed the shortage of food grains due to irregular allotment and non-distribution among the needy. The union urged the government to implement regular allocations and ensure timely distribution of food grains, and release two to three months’ pending shares for Noney and Tamenglong districts.
The union also requested the government to ensure the supply of food grains to the Zeliangrong people living in other districts, especially in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts.
The meeting was attended by representatives of Zeliangrong communities from all over the Northeast region.