My dear ones,
Information technology enables us argue, though we live around the world, on what we concern generally Zomi with regards to Zomi-related issues like identity, politics, religion, development and what not. The habit of argument is a signpost, where we are standing on right the moment, pointing at a better society which is an achievable if we are clever enough making it use to head it, I believe.
I, notwithstanding the least in the Zomi Congress for Democracy, am pleased to quench the interesting queries which have been raised by beloved Zomi netters, as the best I can. I appreciate all valuable times spent for the affairs of Zomi even in group-mails.
I am pretty sure that Zomi at Chin State in Burma (and across Burma at some extent) have digested the policies of Zomi Congress for Democracy (ZCD), since ZCD had been in the life of Zomi National Congress (ZNC) backing to 1989 till the dated before the name was forced change. To my notice, it seems ZCD could not outreach its policies to a couple number of Zomi, who are supposed to be the most advanced in the world of Zomi, in developed countries where material sufficiency is one of the most characters.
ZCD, indeed, inherits the commitment of ZNC to its supporter Zomi in Chin State and across Burma as well as around the world with strong policies as listed below:
I. (1) To legalize Zomi instead of Chin
II. (2) To raise Panglong Spirit
III. (3) To practice Democracy
IV. (4) To practice Market Economy
The first and foremost policy entitles to identity-issued which identifies ZNC/ZCD as national party since its primary concern asserts that Zomi is the name of those who are known as Chin. ZNC/ZCD has been firmly standing up for the name “Zomi” to be legalized.
Identity-issued can be illustrated with a couple of arguments in support to the first policy. As we are certain that none of us obtains the word“Chin” in the dialect we speak, nor in all the traditional songs composed of, we find “Chin” neither. The traditional song is the most evidence to approve history- whether true or false.
“It (The name Chin) smells like slavery,” as Pu Chin SianThang, President of ZCD, discussed the standing-point of ZCD in the meeting of Ethnic Nationalities Alliance and United Nationalities Federal Council held in Chiangmai, Thailand on Sunday, 28 July in 2013, it might be one of the causes that keeps the Chin State lags behind in comparison to other States in Burma.
Religious leaders along with delegates from all the Christian denominations in Chin State anointed ‘Zomi’ to be a national name by the name of Almighty God at Falam in 1952 during the Baptist Convention. The abundant blessing would only come to us through our God recognizes Zomi. If He blesses Chin, we all could have advanced the most in Burma. Why is it to depart dear ones in search of green pastures? Why such depart is the most only way to survive life? Poor!!!
My dear ones, why should we still be blocking the grace of God with the name Chin is the first important policy of ZNC/ZCD. Zomi is the name to seek human dignity, and blessing from Abba Father.
Moreover, Dr. Vum Kho Hau in his book “A Profile of Burma” stating that “We called ourselves Zo-Man time immemorial”.
The famous politician as well as a writer U Thein Pe Myint, too, acknowledges Zomi in his book: Vitaeta Tai Asa (The Beginning of Special Division), which won the award of national literature in 1967.
In her “Freedom from Fear”, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the noble peace prize winner asserted that Zomi is the name they themselves call.
The above all reasons are quite enough evidences to legalize Zomi instead of Chin without delay. The outsiders acknowledge the name Zomi. Why should Zomi hesitate to claim the identity? Will the generation (Today Zomi) craft the History? Or the generation just studies the History? Does the generation accept its slavery name? The option is in the hand of Today Zomi. The decision made is the destiny of the next generation.
The second policy firmly stands up for the destiny of the nationalities in Burma. The policy emerges as to fulfill the essence of Panglong Accord which was signed in to build a Federal Union to ensure such the issues:national equality and self-determination, to all nationalities in the country.
The national equality refers to equal representation of each nationality in the Parliament. The Parliament, comprises of the upper house and the lower house, is a bicameral.The both houses possess the equal sovereignty. In the upper house, representatives from each nationality will be sent equally, whereas the lower house will be occupied by representatives from the constituencies which are decided on population-based.
The self-determination possesses sovereignty over legislative, judicial and executive to be enjoyed by each federal member state.
The division of powers between the federal union and federal member state must be clearly written down in the constitution. More over the separation of powers amongst executive, judicial and legislative should be checked and balanced.
Powers such as reserved powers, exclusive powers, concurrent powers should be well defined to assign to either level of government. Indeed, the residual powers should be assigned to each federal member state rather than federal union government.
As a matter of fact, to safeguard the above mentioned issues, it is the constitution.
The third policy: Democracy is the “the government of the people, by the people, for the people”, in the famous words of Abraham Lincoln, president of the United States of America from 1861-65.
It is the ZCD that stands up for Democracy, even during the turbulent passage to be a voice of hope to people who has been depressed.
In a democracy, every citizen can participate in this process- by freely acceding information about political issues, by openly expressing the own opinion on public affairs, by formulating expectations, proposals or requirements without fear of repression, by voting in elections by engaging in civil society organizations or political parties, or by standing up as a candidate in democratic election.
In a democracy, most if not all citizens should be involved in political activities. However, a direct democracy where every citizen is directly involved in all political decisions is not possible within modern mass societies. That is why a modern democracy needs institutions and organizations that represent the will and the interests of the citizens as authentically as possible. These can be associations, informal groups or non-governmental organizations. In particular, the political parties carry out such a representative function. They offer to the citizens the possibility to influence politics and political decisions. They are an important instrument and institution of politics.
Without political parties, a modern representative democracy is not conceivable. They articulate and integrate different interests, visions and opinions.
Even though political criticism of political parties is easy and always popular, political parties are indispensable for a democracy.
There are basic elements of democracy as follows:
· (1) The governing bodies have to be occupied by elected authorities, who are accountable to the voters.
· (2) Free and fair elections have to take place regularly.
· (3) All adult have to possess the right to vote and to be elected to political office.
· (4) Freedom of opinion has to reign without anybody being persecuted for freely expressing his opinion.
· (5) Free access to alternative and pluralistic sources of information should be guaranteed.
· (6) The right to form independent associations, groups of interest and political parties must exist so that the previously mentioned rights can be executed.
Parties carry out a political leadership role that a modern democracy cannot do without. As Konrad Adenauer, the first chancellor and prime minister of the Federal Republic of Germany after the Second World War has stated: “Each political party exists for the benefit of the people and not for itself. Political parties, their members and leaders are therefore more than ever required to face this responsibility.”
The fourth policy is to practice free market economy.The free market is an economic system where the state only intervenes to collect taxes, enforce contract and private ownership.
The market will fix prices using the forces of supply and demand. That will results in the equilibrium in economy.
Adam Smith, cited as the father of modern economics, in his book “Nation of Wealth” used the term ‘invisible hands’ to illustrate the profit-driven motive made out of one’s efforts will definitely prosper the nation.
The market economic system equally offers every citizen to access information, to run business, and to compete in market.
My dear ones, I admit that your concern in the affairs of Zomi is precious. Your practical contributions towards it will be more valuable than anything else. Zomi longs for you!
Warm regards,
Anthony Pu Kap Khan Khual
Information Section
Central Executive Committee Member
Zomi Congress for Democracy
Yangon, Burma
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Pu Chin Sian Thang La Phuahte
1. Lel dih aw Kap lel dih lai zang aw, pian gam lei leh ka Zo damtui aw,
keizong, keizong lel nuam lai veng ee;
2. Keizong, keizong leel nuam lai ing, Panlong apat Taungyi ah, UNO dong
leel to laivang ee.
1. Tang kahenkol thangta zawm aw, Zolun Alsi thang zawm aw;
2. Zolun Alsi tu bang asuan thangvan phesak kei hing ee.
1. Sin thu a pha ngai ing aw e, tong dam a nem a ngai ing ee;
2. Sin thupha leh I Zogam kuam ka ngaih man a tul hi’ing ee.
Mipi in Pu Cin Sian Thang Aki phuah Zola Awkaih.
( a ) Guallel cinthu,thangtam lai ah Zogam zuapa sitni Cin Sian, Thang mah thang zaw e..
( b ) Sitni Cin Sian,Thang mah thangzaw zang kamkei sa'ng hang zaw e hang, zaw e gial zaw e..
(a) Z N C leh, N L D lung lai nahual na,pian gamlei ziin bangling e,gual in gen lua e..
( b ) Ziin bangling e,gual in genlua gam ading inzong zatam ten muang,zawng e muang zawng e...
( a ) Sesumthang leh,langlamlibang cingdinglai ah cinthupha tem,bang deih na lian e.
( b ) Kawlciang tawilo,dolaima ciang na suan suan a gam a ding in ban zal henkol,khai tam zua aw e...
( a ) A kum a sim,sawmnih cing ta zuatawh ma lo bang pang khawm leng tungsianmang in,awi ding muang veng e..
( b ) Tungsianmangin,awi ding muang veng lai zom tung mu van lai te tawh lung lai khau bang,hual khawm lai leng e..
( a ) Ka gam lung tup,tui bang tung aw U.N.O aw Daw Suh Kyi leh Sitni Cin Sian,Thang aw tuang ve aw.
( b ) Sian aw bat lei,bangphul nuam veng dota ngal khuai hang te bang a,mi lai sum lu pal a lak na hen luang za tam a tham na hi e.
( a ) Mar gam kuam a,ciin thang ki lel zua tawi Thang Lian Pau aw dam ve aw.
( b ) Zogam lei a,dota sangbang nang na not a tu in tui liim,nga bang siang pan e.
( a ) Zotavontawi,lungmuan na ding tungmu van lai ka phungpi lun Sian aw dai phui,gua bang hong hah aw.
( b ) Sian in gua bang,hong hah hen la zua thang leh tun,min lun tawh lung lai khuam bang,nang hong gel gel aw.
( a ) Gual in va bang,ka pil ci a pil ka hih leh nang bang pil,nang bang ciim lengh e.
( b ) Nang bang pil,nang bang ciim lengh a hang ka hih leh zong nang mah bang,kei zong hang lengh e..((4)
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