Autobiography of former Kuki's Kumpipa titled 'Against All Odds' released
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, October 15 2021:
An autobiography of former Kuki's Kumpipa (president of Kuki Inpi India) christened "Against All Odds" was released on his 50th Wedding Anniversary at Kangpokpi District Headquarters.
One of the most popular leaders among the Kukis, a trendsetter and peacemaker, Haojakam Chongloi, retired District Education Officer is the living signatory in the memorandum of Kuki State demand submitted to the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on March 24, 1960 .
He was the first president of the Kuki Students' Association, NC Hills, Assam; secretary, Kuki Students' Union, Shillong from 1957-1959; general secretary of Kuki National Assembly; member of Manipur Government Peace Mission on the Kuki-Hmar feud during 1960; vice president of Kuki Inpi Manipur from 1995-1998 and president of Kuki Inpi Manipur from 1998 till 2001 during which he led the historic rally of the Kukis in New Delhi.
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Before he became the Kumpipa, he had also initiated a peace accord to end ethnic violence in Churachandpur.
There are many first to his credit, but some deserve special mention could be made that he was the editor of Themjil Meivah (monthly magazine) and Khosam Ogin (weekly newspaper) when the concept of mass and communication was arguable still in its infancy or absent among the Kukis.
During the event, representatives of Hmar Inpui presented Haojakam Chongloi a Hmar traditional shawl while thanking him for being the peacemaker during the Kuki-Hmar feud.
The Hmar Inpui representative said that had Haojakam Chongloi not been there, many innocent lives would be lost unnecessarily during the feud while adding that the people do not want to talk or recall such incidents anymore now.
Kumpipa, the current president of Kuki Inpi India, Solet Lhungdim released the autobiography of Haojakam Chongloi while it was dedicated by the Minister.
A monthly magazine, Themjil Meivah, October edition was also released by Haojakam Chongloi during the momentous occasion.
The event was attended by Pr Janglet Lunkim, KCC as Minister, Solet Lhungdim, Kumpipa, Kuki Inpi India as Chief Guest and Ngulkholun Lhungdim, Retd IRS as Guest of Honour.
Various prominent leaders among the Kuki community also attended the function apart from ADC Sadar Hills Caretaker Chairman, Haokholal Hangshing; Paotinlien Chongloi, intending candidate from Saikul AC; Paolienlal Haokip, intending candidate from Saikot AC; Kamm Elmun, intending candidate from Saitu AC; Kuki Inpi leaders and other local bodies.