KIM calls for political participation
Source: The Sangai Express
Kanggui, March 23 2014:
"Political issue is the need of the hour for the Kukis and involvement in it is a must for creation of political answer needed by them," pointed out Ch Ajang Khongsai, speaker Kuki Inpi Manipur.
speaking on the sidelines of the Inpi's tour to Saikul yesterday, which was hosted by the Kuki Inpi Saikul Gamkai at Saikul Hill Town under the theme "Strengthening Our Culture & Identity and Unity through it", Ajang said minute analysis of the developing political scenario would be helpful in solving various issues confronting the Kuki people.
Asserting that rights and privileges of the Kukis should be protected at any cost, he also stressed on the need to stand united in order to ensure that goals of the people materialise.
KIM president Thangkhosei Haokip while exhorting the people to uphold rights of the Kukis also emphasised on purposeful utilisation of economic resources for bringing about development through strict compliance to the customary rights of Kukis.
In the meantime, highlighting the formulae of "Kai" which means Tax to be paid by one and all (the Kukis) KIM Finance Committee Chairman presented a detailed report financial issues at the tour programme also attended by representatives of Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, Kuki Inpi IT Road (Twilang) and Kuki Inpi Tamenglong.
The KIM Saikul tour also resolved and reaffirmed long standing issues including Police boundary, Kuki political, custom, culture and traditions.
The next round of the tour is scheduled to be held at Hengbung village on March 25 with Kuki Inpi Gunhom Lhang as the host followed by Moltam Lhang on March 29 hosted by Kuki Inpi Moltam Lhang.