KSO Delhi observes Kuki Black Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 14 2014:
The Kuki Students' Organisation Delhi held a Black Day at Jantar Mantar on September 13 .
The Day of mass mourning marked the commemoration of the massacre of over 900 innocent Kukis between 1992 and 1996 by the NSCN-IM (Isaac-Muivah), conveyed a press release issued by KSO Delhi.
While urging the almost 1500 gatherers from different Kuki communities not to forget the fateful event, Chungkhokai Haokip, President of KSOD said, "We have not been mobilised here to generate hatred in our minds, but to seek justice for the departed souls" .
Speaking on the occasion, senior students and leaders discussed the historical background and the significance of the Black Day observation.
Amongst the speakers were Pu Sesei Lhungdim, Pu Lamkhotinthang Haokip, Dr Letkhomang Haokip, Pu Henkholen Chongloi, Dr Lhunkhothang Guite, Pu Ngamkhothang Haokip, Pu Kaikam Doungel, Pu Letkhotinthang Haokip and Pu Lunjalen Khongsai.
While concluding the mass assembly, Rev Dr Paokhosei Kipgen, Pastor of Kuki Worship Service Delhi encouraged the students to maintain peace and indulge in prayers for the departed souls.
The assembly ended with a mass prayer and a candle light remembrance to those departed and their families.