Imphal, March 24 NNN : The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has opposed the oil exploration process, the proposed Tipaimukh dam project and any attempt to exploit the natural resources in the areas inhabited by the Zeliangrongs, and kin tribes Inpui, Chiru, Kharam and Kom.
The ZUF said today that it is opposed to the oil exploration survey started at Puilon, Zeiphun and Lungba (Nungba) in Tamenglong district, Manipur. Any arbitrary actions taken without consulting the people of the area concerned would not be tolerated, cautioned the Zeliangrong outfit.
The oil exploration process has been started with the government of Manipur allowing the survey, with no objection certificate of some hand picked village leaders, alleged the ZUF.
The ZUF and its armed wing ZTF would stand firmly to protect the interest of the indigenous people belonging to Zeliangrong, Inpui, Chiru, Kharam and Kom tribes without abusing the interest of the neighbours or other communities, stated the ZUF. It said that the ZUF is not working against any development projects, national or regional parties, politicians, individuals or governments, but to defend the people and the natural resources of the land.
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