ACCORDING to press releases, Rongmei Tribe has been recognized as an indigenous Tribe of Nagaland by the Government of Nagaland in 1977. From that time on, they might have been treated on the same footing with other indigenous Tribes and the privileges of the Naga Tribes might have been entitled to them. After more than 30 years, if the Tribe is de-recognized, it is very unstable on the part of the Nagaland Government and it is too inhumane and pathetic to the tribe. The critics have been saying their views and opinions standing on reasoned ground which is to be appreciated, but a recognized Tribe is to be de-recognized is also thought as inconsistent.
Rev. L. Suohie Mhasi.
