Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 05, 2009:
Reaffirming kinship between Aimol and Thadou Kuki tribes, a get-together programme was held at Vairong village in Tengnoupal sub-divi sion of Chandel district today.
The two tribes have also pledged to extend co-op eration to each other and work together for the welfare of the society.
Attended by chiefs of 10 villages of Aimol and 25 villages of Thadou Kuki falling under the jurisdiction of Tengnoupal block, the programme was hosted by Kuki Chiefs Association.
Along with arranging a luncheon, the village chiefs were also introduced among each other at the occasion.
Speaking at the occasion, the chiefs maintained that Aimol is one of the 22 Kuki tribes and they have the same blood and origin.
Apart from similarity in the customs, culture and tradition of the two tribes, 90 percent of the language being spoken is same.
It is said around 5,000 Aimols are settling in different parts of the State like Churachandpur, Senapati and Chandel districts.