UKLF celebrates 19th Raising Day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 29, 2014:
United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), a constituent member of the SoO-signatory United People's Front (UPF), celebrated its 19th Raising Day at Nazareth Camp, Muvanphoi in Chandel District today.
The celebration was attended by Jamkhomang Baite, Vice-President of Hill People's Forum Manipur ( HPF-M) as Chief guest, Sokhomang Haokip, President of Kuki Chief's Association Chandel District as Functional president while Janglet Haokip, Social Worker as guest of honour.
Hoisting of the outfit's flag by the chief guest, offering condolence salute to the departed cadres by Kuki Army-UKLF, declaration of rank promotion to 41 cadres and presentation of awards were the main highlights of the celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, S.S.Haokip, Commander in Chief cum Chairman of the Organization, said 'by merely floating more new organizations, we can not achieve our goal.
It is the Unity of the people through which we can achieve it.
Therefore, we must cooperate and unitedly march forward towards our goal to achieve it.' During the celebration, many eminent Kuki Artistes including MK Lalboi (Elly Rose), Ms.Hatneikim Gangte, Beggi and Paominlun (Bong gari) enthralled the gathering with their patriotic songs.
Apart from top ranking officers of UKLF, a large number of representatives from Civil Organizations, Tribes leaders, student organizations, Village Chiefs, Church leaders as well as villagers from far and near also attended the celebration.