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Kukis observe Anglo-Kuki War centenary
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal/Jiri, October 15 2019:
Centenary commemoration of the Anglo-Kuki War (1917-1919) was held at the office of Hill Tribal Council, Moreh today.
The program was attended by chiefs, leaders of CSOs, Churches, members of district council and residents of Moreh town.
Rev Ngamhao Touthang, chairman Moreh Pastor Fellowship unveiled a memorial stone commemorating the war.
Speaking at the programme, Chinneivah Haokip, member ADC Chandel said that the Anglo-kuki War is not a concocted history and is clearly recorded in historical books.
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"The records are even available in Assam and London libraries.
There is nothing to fear in remembering and celebrating the legacy left by our forefathers as it is neither against any other community nor against the Government.
It is a celebration remembering the sacrifice made by our ancestors," said Haokip.
The centenary commemoration was also observed at Mongbung in Jiribam district today.
Lalkholien Singson of Kuki Inpi Jiri-Tamenglong zone unveiled a centenary memorial stone.
Local Church elder Seikhohao Haokip, Kuki Inpi Jiri Tamenglong zone president Jangsat Haokip, vice president Lalkholen Singson, representatives and members of Kuki Khanglai Lompi (KKL), Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) and Thadou Students Association (TSA) attended the commemoration.
"The commemoration stone unveiled today is not against any community but to mark and commemorate the forefathers who fought brave against the British in the Anglo Kuki War," said Kuki Inpi Jiri Tamenglong Zone president Jangsat Haokip.
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