ZC (Zomi Council) and ZSF (Zomi Students' Federation) condemn

Lamka, December 24 2012: While condemning the molestation of a film actress at Chandel by an NSCN (IM) cadre, Zomi Council and Zomi Students' Federation have stated that they are equally unhappy with the violent forms of protest and the insensitivity of the protestors towards the Christian community.

It is unfortunate that the modesty of women has repeatedly been violated in the State.

There are heinous crimes committed against women in the past which remain unsolved and this particular incident is expected to make the Government act without any delay, said the ZSF.

Nevertheless the federation expressed annoyance at the manner in which the protest is being continued without any considerations whatsoever.

"This is the time where every Christian, from near and far, comes to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace along with their near and dear ones.

Unlike any other state festival, Christmas is a national and international festival and today, our inability to respect tribal sentiments has completely undermined the spirit of Christmas,' states the federation and ponder if, '..

this the kind of Christmas Gift to be given to the minority community in the state?' .

The manner in which the protest is taken up has the propensity to further disturb the state's integrity, it added.

The Zomi's apex body, Zomi Council was as well upset that the significance of Christmas to the Christian community has been completely ignored by the protesters.
 
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Source: The Sangai Express / S Singlianmang Guite