Kukis in Delhi observe 'Black Day'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 14 2014:
Remembering the massacre of over 900 innocent Kukis between 1992 and 1996 by Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim(Isaac-Muivah) or more popularly known as NSCN-IM, especially on September 13, 1993, Kuki Students' Organisation, Delhi (KSOD) observe 'Black Day' on Saturday at Jantar Mantar along with a mass mourning.
Speaking on the occasion, Chungkhokai Haokip, President of KSOD urged the gathering of about 1500 not to forget the fateful event, and said, "We have not been mobilised here to generate hatred in our minds, but to seek justice for the departed souls" .
Pu Sesei Lhungdim, Pu Lamkhotinthang Haokip, Dr.Letkhomang Haokip, Pu Henkholen Chongloi, Dr.Lhunkhothang Guite, Pu Ngamkhothang Haokip, Pu Kaikam Doungel, Pu Letkhotinthang Haokip and Pu Lunjalen Khongsai were also among those who spoke on the occasion.
Later on, senior students and leaders discussed the historical background and the significance of the 'Black Day' observance.
While concluding the mass assembly, Rev.Dr.Paokhosei Kipgen, Pastor of Kuki Worship Service Delhi encouraged the students to maintain peace and indulge in prayers for the departed.
"Stay at peace as children of God and you are never denied justice", he said.
The assembly ended with a mass prayer and a candle light remembrance to those departed and their families.