Customary induction of village chief held
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, February 16 2015:
A customary induction ceremony of Kamsakoi (village chief) of Khodamphai village under Tengnoupal sub-division, Chandel was held today at the chief's residence.
Sumliai Merasing alias Khosirchung Aimol, the oldest male of the village was declared the 4th Kamsakoi (village chief) during the ceremony in accordance with the custom and tradition of Aimol tribe.
The program was marked with the invocation of blessing for the new Kamsakoi by the Blessing Minister of the program Rev Semi Serto, executive secretary, Aimol Baptist Association (ABA) .
A grand feast was also arranged for the invitees.
Munthuireng, president, Aimol Tribe Union, Manipur (ATUM), Holkhokhai Haokip, former president of Kuki Chiefs' Association (KCA), Tengnoupal Block, tribe leaders, religious and civil organization leaders and village chiefs from the surrounding villages were also present at the induction ceremony.
Mention may be made, as per the custom and tradition of the Aimol Tribe, the oldest male elder of a village is appointed as the new Kamsakoi or village chief after the demise of the incumbent Kamsakoi in every village of Aimol tribe.