Chengjapao Doungel Foundation Day held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 10 2012:
The 2nd Chengjapao Doungel Kuki Raja Foundation (CDKRaF) Day was observed at Haijang village in Singhat sub-division, Churachandpur district yesterday.
Speaking on the occasion, Henkholun Doungel, NYK Youth Co-0ordinator, Churachandpur and founder of CDKRaF said that Chengjapao Doungel was an Indian freedom fighter and the title 'Kuki Raja' was give to him by the British for being the leader of the Kukis during the Kuki Rebellion of 1917-1919 .
He also pointed out the good relation that the Kukis had with the Meitei kings and emphasized the importance of peaceful co-existence for all round development in the area.
Around 300 villagers of the area including village authority members and church leaders were present on the occasion.