UKLF on Black Day
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 11 2013: Reiterating its stand against observing Kuki Black Day, the UKLF has categorically stated that there would be no Black Day observance in UKLF operational area and any body who defies this decision/order shall be dealt with accordingly.

"We requested the Kuki church leaders, Pastors/Reverents, social and political leaders to think deeply on the matter and take a decision whether it is in line with the principle of the Bible or not.

The Bible's focal points are forgiving and forgetting the mistakes/misdeeds of others.

Peace, unity, harmony, oneness and cooperation among human beings are the main theme of the Bible", conveyed a statement issued by UKLF department of political affairs secretary David Haokip.

"There might be a time when we lost love and harmony among us and go into war with one another but we must also have a time to forgive and forget the past unwanted happenings.

This is all about the divine law found in the Holy Bible.

But whether we put this into practice or not is purely in our hands", it said.

The outfit appealed to the general public to ponder seriously and think for the demerits and merits of their actions and thoughts.

The UKLF is of the opinion that it would do no good to the society.

The UKLF's assertion is that remembering and observing the day as such would only renew the past bitter memories which would obstruct the road to peace and social harmony.

Some of the people who supported the Black day say that the day is not for vengeance but for peace and social harmony between the two communities but the result of it seems to be the other way round.

Black day, though observed by some section of the Kukis, many of the 22 Kuki tribes are not observing it.

Thus, the term Kuki Black day is not correct since all the Kukis are not part of it.

Now it is also learnt that some Kuki people are attempting to erect memorial stones to remember those Kuki victims of the Naga-Kuki conflict.

These people might have a number of justifications to justify their actions but it would only elongate the memories of those days and the ugly incidents are not erased for good.

Thus, UKLF is not in favour of it.

If somebody wants to erect memorial stone they may do so for a particular village or a family but not for the entire Kuki community as it may be a permanent obstacle in process of peace and reconciliation in the society.

"We should keep in mind that 20 year before and today is not the same.

Time is fast changing and yesterday and today is not the same.

We must think for the future more than the present.

In the past we might have many mistakes and committed heinous crimes but we cannot be on that path of life always.

We should be able change ourselves with the changing of time otherwise we shall be left behind.

Looking back and busy recalling and recollecting the past things are doing more harms than good in most cases", it asserted.

The UKLF maintained that now is the time to reconcile and come together for building a better future.

Singularity is not appreciated since the call of the time is for unity and cooperation.

Nagas had been singularly struggling hard for the last so many decades but achieve very little.

They might have suffered heavy casualties in the processes but in the field of achievement it is so little.

The Kukis, though late in the field of politics, are also following the footstep of the Nagas and they are likely to end up at nothing if they are not wise enough before it is too late.

If the two communities forgive and forget the past and walk hand in hand they may have a future otherwise a big avalanche is ahead of them.

Right from the beginning, the UKLF has been striving for unity, peace and social harmony in the society.

"We left no stone unturned to bring the two communities back to normalcy particularly after the so called Naga-Kuki ethnic clash of the early 90s.Not favouring Kuki Black Day is one basic step to endeavour our mission.

We might be misunderstood by some but we are very clear in our vision and mission", conveyed the statement.

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