KNF-N, SDFK boycott India's Independence Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, August 13 2020:
Two non-SoO Kuki militant outfit, KNF-N (Kuki National Front-Nehlun) and SDFK (Socialist Democratic Front of Kukiland) declared India's 74th Independence Day boycotted in all Kuki dominated places in the State.
The two non-SoO Kuki militants had boycotted the Independence Day celebration annually for allegedly side-lining the 'inherent right' of the Kukis for self-determination as a distinct indigenous people in the land of their own.
They also said that they will continue to boycott the National event until and unless the Governments pave the way for the creation of 'Kukiland' in letter and spirit.
According to the militant outfits' respective press statements, the boycott will begin from midnight of August 14 till midnight of August 15.Government offices/institutions, transportation services, business establishments, etc, except emergency medical service and media will be closed during the boycott.