The Kukis
of Dima Hasao district in Assam commemorated the centenary of the Anglo-Kuki
War 1917-19, at N.Leikul on 17th October 2019 in a befitting manner with a
daylong programme.On the
occasion, the Monolith of the Anglo-Kuki War Centenary Commemoration was
unveiled by the Chief Guest, Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member of
N.C.Hills Autonomous Council unveiled in the presence of Deputy Commissioner
Amitabh Rajkhowa, Executive Members Samuel Changsan and Golanjo Thaosen,MACs,
Police and Army Officers with a huge gathering.
The
programme was organized by the AKWCC Committee (AKWCCC) under the aegis the
Kuki Inpi Assam (KIA), the apex body of the Kukis of Assam.
According
to the AAKWCCC Chairman, Khupjang Doungel, the programme was organized and
erected the monolith to give due honour and recognition and to pay tribute to
the supreme sacrifice of those warriors, the Kuki Chiefs who fearlessly and
valiantly fought the then mightiest colonial power of the time, the British Empire
in defense of our ancestral and and freedom.
It may be
noted here that those warriors, the forefathers of the Kukis, who valiantly
fought against the British Empire for independence from 1917 to 1919 were
charged with war crimes and were sentenced to jail and subsequently exiled to
Sadiya. Nine out of the eleven charge-sheeted Kuki Chiefs were exiled here in
Sadiya.
Addressing
the gathering, CEM Gorlosa lauded the organizers and the Kuki people for such a
grand event with huge gathering. He also reminded the gathering that the Kukis
had great contribution in this Dima Hasao district. It was due to those great
Kuki warriors and other leaders the present district with Sixth Schedule to the
Constitution of India is possible for protection of tribal cultures and
languages, it was the Kukis who also defended the district from aggressive
attack of the Angami, he asserted.
“I have
also been among the struggling group once and have lived in almost all the Kuki
villages at that time. It was in the Kuki village our DHD (J) was born. DHD(J)
did not struggle only for Dimasas, but for all the tribal people living in the
district. The Kukis have been extending every possible help and have always
been maintaining good relationship with the Dimasas and others. That was why
the MoS Scheme was given first to the Kukis and I personally laid the first
foundation stone under MoS scheme. We will also work together for our better
future”, he said, applauded by the huge gathering.
Speaking
on the occasion, EM Samuel Changsan, thanked the CEM and other distinguish
guests and appealed to all for following the footsteps of the Kuki warriors by
working in their spirit so that all the people of the district, state and the
country may get the benefit of our good work.
The Deputy
Commissioner-cum- Principal Secretary of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council
Amitabh Rajkhowa, in his speech, thanked all for the grand occasion and
appreciated the contributions of the Kukis. He also encouraged the Kukis and
all the gathering for giving priority to education for the progress of the
society and the district.
Earlier,
the Chief Guest, after unveiling the Monolith, unfurled the KIA flag, beat
Gong, released a booklet, and distributed Mementos to Kuki Chiefs of all the
villages in Dima Hasao district.
The colourful traditional dances and songs
were the most enjoyable events for both the gathering and media persons. While,
a grand feast with a big Mithun (Sel) was also a grand moment for all.
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