In what could be termed as a turning point towards peace after 30 years, the Kukis in Kangpokpi district have decided to avoid hoisting black flags and donning black clothes on the solemn occasion of Sahnit Ni, widely known Kuki’s Black Day, which falls on September 13.
Kukis had been observing September 13 every year as Kuki Black Day in remembrance of more than 1000 Kukis being killed during the Naga-Kuki riots in early 90s.
Various Kuki civil society organisations in Kangpokpi district along with intellectuals, and prominent leaders had a crucial meeting on September 5 at Kangpokpi District Headquarters over the observance of Sahnit Ni, or the Kuki Black Day under the aegis of Sadar Hills Chiefs’ Association Kangpokpi district, with the participation of its cabinet and advisory board.
While accommodating more space for peace, it resolved to observe September 13 as a “Prayer Day for Peace” in Kangpokpi District and avoid mass congregations to observe the day like the previous years.
It also resolved that there should be no more hoisting of ‘Black Flags’ in every household and along the roadside like before and also avoid donning black clothes.
Lastly, all the Kukis must pray for peace as the day shall be observed as a “Prayer Day for Peace”, the meeting resolved.
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