Zomi Council Reports Delhi Meetings with Govt Officials

A meaningful interaction programme was held between the Zomi Council headquarters (GHQ), Manipur, and its Delhi Branch, including frontal organisations and well-wishers, on 12 April 2025 at Dwarka, New Delhi. The meeting commenced at 2:00 PM and concluded at 7:00 PM.

The programme began with an opening prayer led by ZCBC Pastor S. Lalminlian. This was followed by a warm welcome address delivered by Pu Dr. Philip Thanglienmang, Chairman of Zomi Council, Delhi & NCR Branch. In his address, he briefly shared how the idea of organising the interaction came about and explained its purpose.

Pu Vumsuan Naulak, Chairman of Zomi Council (GHQ), Manipur, presented a detailed report on the Council's recent engagement with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. He firmly stated, “We stand firmly with demands for Separate administration. We won’t back off and sign any peace deal without fulfilling our aspirations. If any other community move forward for peace without public acceptance and as not according with our demands, we won’t sign peace. We are representing our people and we will be putting up the wishes and aspirations of our people to the Government of India.”

He also introduced the Zomi Council team that accompanied him from Manipur, which included Pu Pauneilal Haulai (General Secretary) and Pu Khamlianlal Zou (Vice President). The GHQ delegation consisted of three members in total.

Participants raised several pertinent questions during the interaction, which were satisfactorily addressed by both Chairmen. The responses provided were enlightening and contributed greatly to the clarity and purpose of the meeting.

Further, the Chairman of Zomi Council (GHQ) highlighted the Council’s ongoing efforts to build mutual peace and harmony, particularly through coordination meetings with the Kuki Inpi Manipur and Hmar Inpui. He reiterated the Council's continuous advocacy for unity and brotherhood among the kindred tribes.

Pu Pauneilal Haulai, General Secretary of Zomi Council (GHQ), not only supplemented the Chairman’s report but also provided insightful and thought-provoking inputs.

Pu L.M. Khaute (MLA, Churachandpur) also shared a brief report highlighting the steps he had personally taken for the welfare of the public. Notably, he mentioned his efforts in advocating for Greenfield air connectivity based in Lamka, among other initiatives aimed at promoting development and accessibility for the region.

The programme was coordinated by Pu Biaklun Shoute, who conducted the session smoothly and efficiently.

A panel discussion followed, with the Chairman of Zomi Council (GHQ), Manipur, and the Chairman of the Delhi & NCR Branch serving as the key panellists. The discussion was moderated by Dr Chinkhanlun Guite and Dr Memthianngai Guite. Participants actively shared their suggestions and opinions, enriching the overall discussion. The session concluded with final remarks from the Chairmen and the panellists.

Zomi Council Delhi & NCR Chairman, Pu Philip Thanglienmang—a former DANICS officer who retired as an IAS officer—is also an engineer, bureaucrat, author, and a PhD holder in linguistics from JNU. He cautioned against placing blind trust in government officials during meetings and peace talks. Emphasising the need to discern their true intentions, he stated, “We must not simply accept their requests without understanding their mentality.”

Afterwards, pastors and church elders offered a prayer of blessing for the leaders of both the Zomi Council GHQ and its Delhi Branch. Pu K. Ginkhanthang, Vice-Chairman of Zomi Council, Delhi & NCR, expressed the vote of thanks.

The meeting came to a close with a closing prayer by Rev. Dr. Suankhanhau Gualnam.

Following the programme, everyone gathered outside for tea and light refreshments, engaging in friendly conversations and fellowship.

It was indeed a fruitful and inspiring gathering marked by unity, transparency, and shared purpose.

~ Khalvontawi Media

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