Pakans are Kukis, not Nagas:PRA
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 27 2014 :
'Pakans' is a combination of some sub-tribes including Aimol, Anal, Lamkang, Moyon, Monsang, Tarao and Chothe, who were and shall always be a part of the Kuki nation, stated Pakan Re-Unification Army in a statement today.
The statement issued by W.Jecky, C-in-C of Pakan Re-Unification Army (PRA), further said there have been several stories and folktales which clearly show that the Pakans are Kukis, and not Nagas as claimed by the Naga Community.
The Genealogy, custom and culture, traditions, dresses, languages, and many other aspects clearly prove that it belongs to the Kuki Community, the statement asserted, while adding that due to strong influence by the Tangkhuls of Manipur and the NSCN-IM, these original Kukis were deemed as Nagas without any basis.