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  • 1931

    Haipou Jadonang Executed by the British

    Haipou Jadonang was executed (martyred) on 29th August 1931

  • 1932

    Rani Gaidinliu sentenced to life imprisonment

    Rani Gaidinliu sentenced to life imprisonment

  • 1947

    14 October 1947

    Rani Gaidinliu released from Tura Jail

  • 1960

    She went underground once again

    She could not tolerate the threat of NNC and she went underground once again in 1960 with 1000 of her followers and soldiers

  • 1966

    She came out from the jungle hide out

    India Government came to know the insecurity and danger of Rani Gaidinliu's life that she was fighting against the Naga underground leaders in 1966. After constant persuasion, Gaidinlui laid down arms and ammunition before Subodh Chandra Dev, D.C. of Kohima on behalf of Nagaland with the collaboration of India Government. On 5th January 1966, she came out from the jungle hide out for betterment of Zeliangrong people through democratic and non-violent means.

  • 24 January 1966

    Rani Gaidinliu could not tolerate the disintegration and scattered in different areas of Zeliangrong people. She apprised Smt. Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi in New Delhi on 22 February 1966 when Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister of India in 24 January 1966 and demanded a separate Administrative Unit. Smt. Indira Gandhi showed respect love and respect to Rani Gaidinliu like her father Jawaharlal Nehru and assured to Rani Gaidinliu to examine and give serious thought on her political demand for separate Zeliangrong Administrative Unit and for recognition of Zeliangrong Tribes living in the three states of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.

  • 1972

    18th August 1972

    Rani Gaidinliu met Smt. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India on 18th August 1972 and pressed her demand for the formation of separate Zeliangrong Administrative Unit. Pursuing her cause ceaselessly, Rani Gaidinliu led the Zeliangrong delegation to Delhi, met Smt. Indira Gandhi on 1st February 1973 and urged her to integrate the Zeliangrong people into one administrative unit. Rani Gaidinliu took another trip to press her long demand and met Morarji Desai, the Prime Minister of India at his office in New Delhi on 3rd September 1977. The same day after meeting with Morarji Desai, she met former Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi. Smt. Indira Gandhi called upon her son Sanjay Gandhi, daughter in law Meneka Gandhi and her grandsons to come and meet the legendary freedom fighter, Rani Gaidinliu. Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi came to Manipur and inaugurated the Jawaharlal Bal Bhavan at Awangkhul village, Tamenglong, Manipur on 12th April 1981. She remarked about Rani Gaidinliu and said, “One of our veteran freedom fighters about whom my father told me when I was a small girl and whom I have honoured ever since is Rani Gaidinliu. I am glad to regard her as a friend.”

  • 1977

    3rd September 1977

    Rani Gaidinliu tirelessly pursued Smt Indira Gandhi for the materialization of separate Zeliangrong Administrative Unit on her visit to Delhi in the 1st February 1973. Again she met Morarji Desai, when he was the Prime Minister of India, and placed the same demand in the 3rd September 1977

  • 1980

    11th October 1980

    In 1980 the Zeliangrong People's Convention (ZPC) was formed at Tamenglong, Manipur. Rani Gaidinliu was elected unanimously as the President of the Organization with main objective to demand a separate state for Zeliangrong people form the Government of India.

  • 1982

    Submitted a memorandum to Smt. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister

    In 1982 Rani Gaidinliu along with ZPC delegation went to Delhi and submitted a memorandum to Smt. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister. The memorandum contained a map indicating the areas of Zeliangrong people, who live for time immemorial in North Cachar Hills of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland and urging for the integration of Zeme, Liangmei and Rongmei. On study of ethnicity and Culture of Zeliangrong community, the Anthropological Survey of India opined the validity and rightful demand of ZPC and report was submitted to Prime Minister Office.Since then, several ZPC delegations discussed the matter and raised the demand for the Zeliangrong people with then Prime Ministers, Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Rajiv Gandhi and officials of the Home Ministry. After the study of ethnic and culture of Zeliangrong people, the Anthropological Survey of India report to the Prime Minister Office stated that “Zeliangrong as an ethnic-culture entity is a valid concepts”

  • 30th November 1982

    ZPC convened its 4th Conference at Tamenglong Headquarter on 30th November, 1982 and declared Zeliangrong Homeland as the political objective of Zeliangrong people.

  • 1983

    27th October 1983

    Memorandum on Zeliangrong Homeland within Indian Union submitted on 27th October 1983

  • 1986

    27th November 1986

    Another Memorandum submitted on August 1986 to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi. A restatement of the demands of Zeliangrong People’s Convention was submitted, wherein ZPC proposed that the Zeliangrong Union Territory/State be named as “Zeliangrong Ram” with detailed mention of the projected democratic structure of Union Territory, Representation to Parliament, Autonomy, Rights over land and natural resources, Inner Line Regulation, Official Language, Zeliangrong Rifles, Zeliangrong Academy, A University College, Central Agricultural University, Reservation in Services,, etc

  • 1987

    18th February 1987

    Another Memorandum was submitted to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi on 18th February 1987 in regards to reiterating Homeland demand and Central Development Authority (with a suggestion to name it as Zeliangrong Region Development Authority).

  • 1988

    3rd February 1988

    On 3rd February 1988, a Dharna was observed at Boat Club, New Delhi in demand for Zeliangrong State led by Rani Gaidinliu along with 40 ZPC leaders and students. Rani Gaindinliu along with some ZPC delegates met Home Minister Buta Singh and reiterated the demand of Zeliangrong Homeland. He assured the ZPC delegates of a Union Territory for the Zeliangrong people but later he retracted again. However, he further stated “to constitute a committee to look into ethnic, cultural, social and economic problems of Zeliangrong people.” Also informed the delegates that “the Government of India had decided to recognize the Zeliangrong tribes as Scheduled Tribes and a necessary legislation would be introduced in the Budget Session of the Parliament.” With regard to the proposal of the Central Development Authority for Zeliangrong Region, “it was referred to the Planning Committee.” The delegation thanked the Home Minister for the agreed points but they categorically reiterated that “ZPC demand was basically political and ZPC would continue to strive for the Zeliangrong state.”

  • 20th July 1988

    On 20th July 1988, the concerned three states’ Chief Secretaries (of Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) had a meeting on the proposal of the Government of India for the creation of the Central Development Authority for Zeliangrong region but turned out to be “objected” for the same.

  • 30th Nov : Zeliangrong Solidarity Day

    Various forms of peaceful and democratic protest in the form of bandhs and marches were conducted. A significant Zeliangrong Solidarity Day was observed on the 30th of November 1988 all over the Zeliangrong inhabited areas of Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland by organizing rallies, hoisting Zeliangrong flag, presentation of Guard of Honour, cultural program, etc. The 30th of November is often celebrated as Zeliangrong Solidarity Day.

  • 16th Dec 1988

    On 16th December 1988 ZPC Delegations and Home Ministry in the presence of Shri P.P. Shrivastav, Additional Secretary (Home) had a discussion. The Central Government proposed to categorize Zeliangrong's demands in the long term and short term. Long- term demands are those which require constitutional or statutory changes that include the Homeland demand and Central Development Authority. Short-term demands are non-political demands like University College, recognition of Zeliangrong tribes, Zeliangrong Cultural Academy (all of which were agreed to discuss further with the respective Departments).

  • 1990s

    Naga Nationalist Movement

    Naga nationalist movement ensued again at a very gravitating level during the early 1990s which also has a deep impact on the Zeliangrong movement for homeland. By early 1990s with the start of ethnic Kuki-Naga conflict the ZPC movement declined and the Naga struggle for independence became strong again in Zeliangrong areas. This time also Zeliangrong people fully participated for the common cause of the Nagas. However, while fighting for the cause of Nagas, Zeliangrong land and resources have been facing threats at Ntangki in Nagaland,Sadar Hills and Tousem Areas in Manipur. To our great shock a large chunk of Zeliangrong land in N.C. Hills (Assam) was bartered away to appease the Dimasas. Many Zeliangrongs were killed and their properties destroyed by the Dimasas in N.C. Hills and there was no one to defend them. Sensing such more threats from the external forces many youths from Zeliangrong and kindred tribes volunteered themselves to give their best to safeguard the land, resources and the people.

  • 1992

    reiterated the demand of the ZPC to Shri Narasimha Rao and to recognise Zeliangrong as tribe

    In 1992, Rani Gaidinliu reiterated the demand of the ZPC in a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister, Shri Narasimha Rao for the recognition of the Zeliangrong community as a Scheduled Tribe.

  • 1993

    17th February 1993

    In 1991 She returned to her Birthplace Longkao where she took her final rest on 17th February 1993 at the age of 78.

  • 28th May 1993

    The Presidential address of Prof. Gangmumei Kamei, the then Acting President of ZPC, on the 7th General Session of the Zeliangrong People’s Convention of Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland held on 28th May 1993, Peren, Nagaland stated that “To the people and Government of India, we convey our stand that India is a federation and the ethnic and cultural minorities including the Zeliangrong are to be protected by the formation of a state within the Indian Union. To our Naga brethren, we say that the formation of the state of Nagaland and the continuance of Manipur’s administration and the Naga areas in that state and the Burmese administration over the Nagas of Burma do not hinder the Pan-Naga Nationalist Movement in India and Burma. And also, the movement for Zeliangrong homeland has not affected the Naga movement. What ZPC has been aiming for is the assertion and preservation of the Zeliangrong regional identity within Naga perspective (Zeliangrong regionalism within Naga nationalism). Nobody can check the Zeliangrong aspiration for integration into a common homeland.”

  • 2011

    25th February, 2011 : ZUF Formation

    Considering the situations at hand and taking cognizance of all the challenges and promises as mentioned in the aforesaid paragraphs, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was formed on 25thFebruary, 2011 with the aim of fulfilling the cherished dreams of the Zeliangrong people and other kindred tribes. Even though the last ZPC Conference held at Peren in 1993 had authorized the youth to take up any measures for achieving the Zeliangrong Homeland, the ZUF was formed only after almost 2 decades. Since its inception the Front has committed itself to work for the betterment of the Zeliangrongs and other kindred tribes. The Front has its Civil and Armed Wings. The Chairman is the overall head of the organization whereas different departments are functioning under various Secretaries. The Armed Wing known as Zeliangrong Tiger Force (ZTF) is put under the control of Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C). The ZUF functions in a systematic and well set up hierarchy or organs such as (a) Dimki (Parliament), (b) Central Core Council (CCC), (c) Central Executive Council (CEC), (d) Security Affairs Council (SAC), (e) Tingku Peiki (Court of Justice), (f) ZUF Service Commission (ZUFSC), (g) Regional Executive Committee (REC), (h) Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) etc. The ultimate aim of ZUF is to revive the ZPC’s demand for a separate Zeliangrong State within the Indian Union which was earlier led by Rani Gaidinliu. The Front openly declared the core agendas during the 4th Raising Day on 25th February, 2015 and subsequently submitted a Memorandum to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi for granting Zeliangrong State at the earliest.

  • 2019

    28th October 2019

    On the 28th of October 2019, a “Modalities for Alliance between NSCN-Unification and Zeliangrong United Front” (Raitu Chawang faction) was signed and sworn in with a pledge to “work jointly” and “looking forward to being a part of the Indo-Naga Peace Talks and to support and do the necessary facilitations together with the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs). The NNPGs is to extend necessary support and cooperation to ZUF as and when required and situations demands. With that understanding and after several options were explored, “finally it was resolved to enter into Alliance Partnership with NSCN-Unification so that ZUF demand and aspiration may achieve the long-cherished dream”.

  • 14th November 2019

    On the 14th of November 2019 a “Charter of Demand/Memorandum reiterating the aspirations of Haipou Jadonang and Ranima Gaidinliu for a Zeliangrong statehood within Union of India” was submitted to Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India under the ZUF Chairmanship of Jenchui Kamei.

  • 2021

    17th Sept 2021

    On 17th of September 2021, an “appraisal for perusal in the matter of Zeliangrong political issue” was submitted to Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Home Minister with an appraisal “that an initiative for talk parley is formulated at the earliest

  • 2022

    26th November 2022

    On 26th of November 2022, a “Guwahati Declaration” was made at the Luangdimai Consultative Meet, Guwahati, organized by Luangdimai Citizens Forum. The declaration “to chart out the strategies for the realization of Luangdimai/Zeliangrong State/Homeland” was made and formed the “Luangdimai/Zeliangrong Interim Coordinating Committee (LZICC)” to carry forward the broad agreements arrived at the Meet.

  • 27th December 2022 - Signing of CoO

    On 27th December 2022, “The Government of India, Government of Manipur, and the Zeliangrong United Front (Jenchui Kamei) have mutually decided to enter into a Cessation of Operations (CoO) Agreement to bring about lasting peace and work towards all-round development and fulfillment of the aspirations of the Zeliangrong people.

  • 2023

    10th Oct 2023 : ZSWC formed

    After series of wide consultations made with leaders and intellectuals of the Zeliangrong society and leader, officials of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) have in consensus resolved to formulate a common body to address and assert the long drawn Zeliangrong political issues and coined it “Zeliangrong Statehood Working Committee” on June 25, 2023 at Guwahati and officially launched on October 10, 2023 at Guwahati, Assam.