Arunachal MP Tai Tagak Visits Ziro Gurukul, Vows Backing for Indigenous Faith

Arunachal Pradesh MP Tai Tagak paid a visit to Ziro Gurukul on Thursday, meeting local community leaders and scholars. During the visit, he highlighted the importance of preserving the unique indigenous faiths that have shaped the cultural fabric of the Ziro valley. Tagak announced that he will lobby the state government to allocate resources for the documentation and promotion of these traditions, including support for festivals, oral histories, and youth education programs.
The MP emphasized that safeguarding indigenous belief systems is essential for social cohesion and sustainable development in the region. He urged state officials to work closely with tribal elders to ensure that development initiatives respect cultural sensitivities.
Local representatives welcomed the pledge, noting that official backing could help revive endangered rituals and provide a platform for younger generations to engage with their heritage. The visit underscores a growing political focus on cultural preservation in India's northeastern states.