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12/28/2005: "Rio tosses interim solution idea"

Rio tosses interim solution idea The Morung Express
DIMAPUR, DEC 27 (MExN): In the backdrop of news reports doing the rounds of a major deadlock in the peace parleys between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), Chief Minister Nephiu Rio has reportedly tossed a new idea into the framework of the current peace parleys by speaking of the need for an interim solution.
In a news article carried in today’s edition of The Statesman, Rio speaking to senior journalist from the Northeast, Sanjoy Hazarika, tossed the new idea on the need for an interim solution to break the deadlock.
Replying to a query on remarks by the NSCN I-M questioning the future of the ceasefire and the peace process, Rio said that if there was a deadlock towards finding a solution and if it becomes very tough, “it can take the shape of an interim solution, not a final one.”
According to him, a deadlock and breaking the ceasefire will not be advisable as (territorial) integration was at the heart of the solution. “We (Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh) are neighbours and will continue to be so, that is why we must have an amicable solution”, Rio was quoted as saying.
Mention may be made that the peace talks between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India is reportedly stuck over the unification of Naga inhabited areas and the other demand of granting limited sovereignty. According to a news report carried on the December 23 issue of the Indian Express, New Delhi’s Emissaries, Minister for Planning & Programme Implementation Oscar Fernandes and K Padmanabhiah, who had gone to Bangkok for talks last week tried to convince the NSCN (IM) that neither the Prime Minister nor the Centre could accept their present demand. Things must be within Constitutional framework, said a senior official to the Indian Express.
Subsequently, they were asked to consider the autonomous status under Article 244A. The NSCN (IM) leaders, however, did not relent and were insistent on their demand for the unification of all Naga inhabited areas, many of which were in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Further, even the NSCN (I-M)’s demand for limited sovereignty, whereby they are insisting on a special federal arrangement in which the Nagas will have to be recognized as an independent entity, has not found favour from New Delhi.
The Centre’s emissaries would be flying out again on January 13 for another round of talks in a bid to save the six-month ceasefire, which will expire on January 31 2006.
Burmese Nagas in deplorable condition Thannganing Hungyo
& Peter Chachei December 27 The Morung Express

Aung San Suu Kyi
in a Naga costume
DIMAPUR (MExN): The reign of the military junta in Myanmar does not seem to augur well for the Nagas across the border. The economic breakdown as conceived by organizations working for the heralding of democracy in the country has left thousands of Nagas in appalling conditions.
Speaking to The Morung Express, Sosa, President of the Naga National League for Democracy (Burma) revealed that they were successful in delivering a ‘letter’ to Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s icon for democracy. She had also dispatched a photograph where she is seen wearing a Naga ‘mechla’ and shawl.
Using this picture, the NNLD whose motto is ‘peace, democracy and equality’ has come out with a calendar in order to raise funds for their activities, which revolves around the attempt of harbouring in of democracy, and for the welfare of Nagas in Myanmar.
The calendars are out for sale in Nagaland too.
Sosa is from Leshi, a township in Myanmar. He disclosed that a ‘settlement’ for Nagas in Myanmar would take a relatively longer time as the issue is an international one. He also stressed on the need for unity among the Nagas.
The military government in Myanmar has been alleged of carrying out illegal activities by various bodies throughout the world.
These include drug trafficking, human rights violation, corruption, forced recruitment of minors, forced labour, religious exploitation and conversion to Buddhism, planting of landmines in public places, black money laundering, banning of the mass media and exploitation against ethnic groups.
The NNLD has put the number of Myanmarese Naga refugees in Nagaland and Manipur at 7411.
The organization has to carry out activities inside Myanmar discreetly and with caution for fear of reprisal. The organization is also devoid of an office for want of funds.
Human rights violations towards the Nagas of Burma by the military government of Burma as according to the NNLD -
• Religious exploitation
• Banning of the Naga cultural heritages
• Imprisonment of all political leaders without trial
• Policy of cultural assimilation
• Non-existence of educational institution and medical department in Naga inhabited areas
NSCN (K), UNLF cadres arrested Newmai News Network December 27
Imphal: In another unrelated incident, four underground activists were arrested by security personnel from two different places yesterday. Two belong to NSCN (K) while two were UNLF cadres.
The two NSCN (K) cadres were arrested by jawans of 5th Manipur Rifles while loitering near the Jiribam ADC bungalow gate yesterday evening. They were identified as Johny Rongmei from Awang Khul and Khongreilong Rongmei from New Keiphundai in Tamenglong district.
District police Imphal West also arrested two UNLF activists from Haobam Maarak in Imphal West. The two militant has been identified as Ng.Premjit alias (26) Nganthoi of Singjamei and Th.Victor alias Thomas(23) of Nambol Kha Jiri village.
Our land their living space Nagalim: How far from reality?
A security personnel stands guard at the New Chuntia BOP at the backdrop of hamlets of Naga encroachers. (Inset) A view of the deplorable BOP. (Sentinel) By Rituraj Borthakur DESSOI VALLEY (E Sector, Assam-Nagaland border), Dec 25: Approximately 16 km beyond the Tsuetapala check post constructed by the Nagaland Police (NAP) in Assam’s Jorhat district and just concomitant to, what the Governmernt of Assam claims, the actual Assam-Nagaland border there lies a dilapidated barrack manned by around 18 personnel of 1st APBn. Enclosed in an area of a few square yards, the barrack is surrounded by bastis of Naga encroachers. Inadequate manpower, lack of drinking water, deplorable bamboo structure of the camp, etc., are other prominent features of the barrack. Every evening an wireless message is sent to the headquarters from the camp, and the message is the cliche "situation normal".
This New Chuntia camp is one of the dozens of dormant Border Observation Posts (BOPs) along the Assam-Nagaland border. While Naga miscreants continue to encroach Assam land at random, the personnel of these BOPs are ‘compelled’ to virtually rest on their oars. The irony is inescapable when one recalls what Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on the floor of the House early this year —"Not an inch of Assam land would be given to Nagaland".
"A few months back when the AASU had launched an economic blockade against Nagaland protesting the illegal subjugation of Assam land by Nagas, tribal militants hemmed in the camp threatening to demolish it...but we were only helpless spectators," an inmate of the BOP said on condition of anonymity. Such threats, including stone pelting by Naga miscreants, have reportedly become frequent to these BOPs, thanks to the callousness of the dispensation at Dispur. Worse, the BOP personnel have to show their identity cards at the NAP-manned Tsuetapala check post (17 km inside the actual border) to go to the BOP.
As Assam Government continues to keep mum over the unabated encroachment and atrocities triggered by Nagas reportedly at the behest of NSCN (IM), over 1.4 lakh acres of Assam land all along the six sectors of four districts have come under the dominance of Nagas currently. This apart, Naga atrocities like assault on transport operators and graziers are frequently reported from these tucked-away places. On December 12 last, a goods truck (AS03 C4179) plying from Assam was set ablaze while two others (AS03 G6591 and AS03 C3939) were vandalized by Naga miscreants at Longkim-Tuenchung road. In another incident, armed Naga ultras had intimidated the villagers of Grazing village (Mogroi), 32 km from Jorhat to quit the village on December 7.
In a stunning revelation, Assam Forest Department sources said that ‘Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim’ is contemplating to set up an LAC on Assam soil —engulfing 18 encroached Naga villages of Dessoi Valley, Dessoi and Tiru Hills reserve forests of Jorhat district. Two subdivisions of Nagaland already exist on Assam soil —Newland in B Sector (Golaghat) and Tizit in F Sector (Sivasagar).
As Assam Government continues to keep its own council, it is not far that the NSCN(IM)’s demand for ‘integration of all Naga dominated areas’ would be a reality.
Exclusive video interview with Dr. T. Lunkim, chairman of Kuki Movement for Human Rights (KMHR) By: Kukiforum E Pao net news
This is an excerpt from the 25th November 2005 Kukiforum exclusive video interview with Dr. T. Lunkim, chairman of Kuki Movement for Human Rights (KMHR), at the end of a two day Kuki International Forum (KIF) Annual Meeting -cum- KUT celebration in Laurel, a suburb of Washington, DC, USA. Dr. Lunkim, who also holds the Administrative Secretary post of the Kuki Christian Church (KCC,) was an invited Chief Guest for the KUT celebration.


"Everyone should unequivocally understand the fact that the Kukis live in their own land, and they were the people who fought the British to protect their land in the northeast India and northwest Burma."


Kukiforum: Dr. T. Lunkim, we are glad to have you for this exclusive interview.

T. Lunkim: It is my pleasure to be here too. I am honored to be interviewed by the KIF leadership.

Kukiforum: Can you share us your visit to the States?

T. Lunkim: There are two important reasons – (i) to update and encourage churches that support seminary and hospital that the KCC runs in Manipur, Northeast India, and this is a routine work (ii) another reason is to meet face to face with the core leadership of KIF at this KUT celebration. With the formation of KIF, governments and military authorities have come to see the presence of our people at the international level. As a KUKI INPI (Kuki government) adviser, I came here to discuss the endeavors of the Forum so that it continues to remain a boon to our people.

Kukiforum: We do acknowledge your untiring services for the Kuki society. Keeping that in mind, which one do you consider the most remarkable success?

T. Lunkim: I am a religious worker and did not initially volunteer to be a national worker. However, since my election to the post of Matejang area Secretary in 1952, I have not given up my relentless commitment for the Kuki people. I was elected the first General Secretary of the Kuki Baptist Convention (KBC). This was the reason why I had to go to a Theological Seminary. KBC taking the leading role, six Baptist associations – KBC, KBA, KCA, KCBA, KVTBA and Presbytery consultatively formed a council, which eventually led to the Holy Bible translation. This is one of my greatest achievements in religious circle. On the other hand, although the general public might not be aware of the revitalization of the KUKI INPI on June 29, 1993, I consider this as the most remarkable success we achieve collectively.

Kukiforum: What is your understanding on "Who are the Kukis"? Can you tell us the origin of the term "KUKI?"

T. Lunkim: It is not for me to answer who the Kukis are in this generation. To understand who the Kukis are, distribute this booklet amongst yourselves and read it (the Kukiforum was presented a booklet entitled "The KOOKIES (KUKIS)" by Dr. Horatia Bickerstaffe Rawney). * The Kukiforum will release the text of this booklet in its website www.kukiforum.com at the earliest convenient time.

Kukiforum: We would like to know the challenges you had gone through at the time of translating the Holy Bible. Given the fact that there are different dialects in the Kuki society, what prompted you to call the language as "Kuki Language"?

T. Lunkim: The general public believes that I manipulated the language. I am a man of discipline; I did this in conjunction with committee's decision. During the translation, two associations each from Assam, Burma, Manipur and Nagaland, who used this language, formed a literature committee at Motbung village in Manipur where U Lunneh was the Secretary and I was the Chairman. The committee decided that the translation language should be called "Kuki Language." The committee further sought the approval of the Kuki National Assembly (KNA), the then political body. As a result, KNA discussed the matter on December 16, 1959 at Kumbipukhri (Koite) in Manipur. U Thongkhopao was the President of KNA at that time. U Paokhohang, who brought the matter into motion, said, "Some called this language as Haokip dialect or Khongsai dialect or Thadou dialect, but these are only names of clans, therefore, they cannot be used. The term KUKI language is most appropriate one." The same agreement had been reached at the September 10, 1938 Kuki Literature Society meeting in Kangpokpi. At that time, there was no separate identification as of today such as Kom tribe, Vaiphei tribe, etc. All participated. Disgruntled individuals brought the language case to the court and even put me in prison. I had gone through several pains during the Bible translation, but I have no slightest regret about it. By God's grace, today we have the finest translation amongst the tribal community. Our translation is not from English, but from Hebrew. English is also a translated version like ours. Therefore, you should not complain the translation by comparing with the English versions. I agree that there are numerous dialects in our society, however, many surveyors and linguist experts opined that the dialect we now speak was the most widely used and was considered to be the lingua-franca. The British imperialists used "divide and rule" policy to disintegrate our nation. In spite of that we still can communicate one another using our own dialects. For instance, if you travel to Falam, Tiddim or Mizoram, we can still understand each other. What you should tell to people who say if this dialect is a Kuki language, I am not a Kuki: "All dialects such as Lushai, Tiddim, Falam, etc. are also Kuki language." The dialect we use most widely will eventually become common language for our people who are living in Bangladesh, Burma and India.

Kukiforum: Today, many people, particularly the younger generation, have questioned the spelling usage in Kuki Bible translation. In this regard, many are of the opinion that it has to be either modified or changed. What is your opinion about it?

T. Lunkim: In my view, it is simple. When I extensively studied Hebrew, I came to understand that our problems are vowels and not consonants. Hebrew language has no vowels but only consonants. As they are the native speakers, they have no problems. But for us, we use vowels very often. For instance, the Hebrew says "QHL," but for the non-native speakers they have to change into "QAHAL." Language is primarily meant for its native speakers. For me, I copied the standard which Pu Ngulhao Thomsong (another Bible translator) used, and would like to give him the credit for this. I am very much eager to see the introduction of a standard grammar which we all can comply with. Till that happens, we need to stick with the spelling usage in the Bible translation.

Kukiforum: What is your evaluation on the pace of our contemporary socio-political development?

T. Lunkim: I appreciate for raising this issue. Whether they identify themselves as CHINS or LUSHAIS, they are all Kukis. The Kukis around the world should have a serious thought why the Kukis of Burma and India are not flourishing as they should be. Starting 1761, we fought the British colonizers to defend our country from occupation. Again in 1917-1919, the brave Kuki fighters resumed their fight against the British army. It should be vividly understood that the Kuki fighters did not surrender. In the context of India, we have time and again demanded explanation from the central government to explain why the Kukis were not given adequate protection during the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Issak-Muivah) ethnic cleansing on the Kukis. If the government considers the Kukis as citizens of India, why remained silent spectators during the heinous killing of more than 900 innocent Kukis and the burning down of hundreds of houses? In this regard, the Indian government has not given any official response yet. The Kuki people, under the aegis of the KUKI INPI, have also intimated the government of India that not an inch of the Kuki inhabited land should be ceded to others. We do not have any misgivings on the NSCN-IM and Indian government talk for a peaceful solution, but not at the cost of the Kuki inhabited land. The Kuki Students Organization-Delhi (KSOD) has courageously shown patriotic acts in India's national capital. Everyone should unequivocally understand the fact that that the Kukis live in their own land, and they were the people who fought the British to protect their land in the northeast India and northwest Burma.

Kukiforum: During the gruesome killing of hundreds of innocent Kukis by the NSCN-IM cadres in the early 90s, you had a chance to brief the situation to the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the then Prime Minister of India, Atal Behari Vajpayee. This timely action largely contributed to the cessation of the genocidal killing in the region. While recognizing your altruism, there were also people who were of the opinion that this was something not relevant for a Church leader to do. How would you like to react to that?

T. Lunkim: It would be more appropriate for the people who sent me to answer this question. With the reorganization of the Kuki Inpi in 1993, I have been an advisor to the body. In addition to that, I am also the chairman of the Kuki Movement for Human Rights. Given that responsibilities by my people, I did the right thing at the right time in concert with my designation. I was sent to both New Delhi and Washington, DC by the KUKI INPI.

Kukiforum: With the need of having an international platform for the diversely populated Kuki people around the world, the Kuki International Forum was formed in 2002 in the United States of America. In conjunction with its founding objectives, it has had some accomplishments. What is your observation about KIF?

T. Lunkim: With the revival of the KUKI INPI, every organization formed in the Kuki society is considered to be part of the INPI. The formation of KIF is very good and is a tremendous treasure for our society. We have to use discreetly. The Kuki Inpi considers the KIF as its International Relations branch. If you refuse to say no to this proposition, you are lying that you have love for our nation.

Kukiforum: Finally, what words do you have for the youths of the Kuki society?

T. Lunkim: The youths should not be swayed by different Christian denominations of our society. As the Bible says, the Church is one and, therefore, we should be one. Church leaders and religious workers should work not only for one particular denomination, but inclusively. In politics, we must remember that our land was given neither to Burma nor India by the then British; we are living in our own land. Historically, the Kukis did not go by tribes, but by clans. This can be ascertained from the fact that people from the same clan are seen under different tribes' names. In Manipur, the Indian government in 1956 divided our nation into 21 different tribes, which has become a source of contention in our society today. This classification was done at the time when Rishang Keishing was Member of Parliament from the state. It is now the younger generation's responsibility to protect the land that our forefathers fought to defend it. I am getting old; I am not the one to get this job done.

Kukiforum: We appreciate your time. See you again next time!

T. Lunkim: Thanks.
Human Rights Groups to fight against alleged AR Newmai News Network December 27
Imphal: Three human rights groups of Manipur have been set to petition jointly to the National Human Rights Commission seeking action against personnel of the Assam Rifles for allegedly committing unrestrained behavior after an encounter with Kuki militants in Senapati district last week.
Troops of the Assam Rifles had an exchanged fire with militants of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), one of the eight militant groups which entered into an agreement with security forces to stop hostility at Bongyang village under Sadar hills in Senapati district on December 20.
During the encounter the Kuki militants shot dead one Assam Rifles personnel and wounded another. No militant was injured in the encounter. After the gunfight the troops took away a village girl on the charge that she was a cadre of the outfit.
After the firing, troops also burnt down two civilian houses in the village and allegedly beat up the village pastor and the secretary. The troops also caused destruction to church properties. A media team that visited the village days after the encounter saw two houses completely razed to the ground.
The villagers charged that the arson was committed by the troops. Fearing reprisal from the troops, villagers numbering about 150 fled to the nearby village called Saichang. The villagers are yet to return to their homes.
A team comprising representatives of Human Rights Alert, United Peoples Front, and Manipur Forward Youth Front visited the deserted village yesterday to take stock of the situation after the gunfight.
Talking to media persons today Y. Devaduta, spokesman of the groups said that the villagers have not returned due to fear of the troops. The villagers reportedly told the human rights team that the Assam Rifles asked them not to return to the village, saying that if they return the militants would return again.
The villagers also complained to the team that the Assam Rifles personnel took away church properties including cash. The burning down of the houses and intrusion into the church are acts against international laws and as such strongly condemnable.
Devadata, who is also the president of the United Peoples Front, charged that the troops took away all the equipments used by the villagers for cultivation and farming.
After the encounter, the KLA accused the Assam Rifles of violating the cease-fire signed by the outfit with the security forces.
Devaduta said the three organisations would lodge a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission against the excesses committed by he Assam Rifles personnel.
State Museum to divulge new faces of NE tribes By: Sanjoy Ray, NET News Network
Guwahati, Dec 27:People having inquisitiveness to know more about the various primordial tribes and diverse culture of Northeast have more than a reason to cheer about.
Inexorable endeavors since the last couple of years on the part of the Assam State Museum has bore fruits as the authorities managed to add numerous antique items to their kitty, which according to them, will provide an in-depth glimpse of the region and its age-old tribes.
Copper plates dated 8th century, painted manuscripts, hitherto undetected coins of Ahom Kingdom, ornaments and exquisite textiles of Kanyaknaga, a prime tribe of Nagaland are few of the collection of unique ancient items.
R.C Das, Director of State Museum while talking to northeasttribune.com informed that these items would add novel outlook towards the Museum besides boosting the research works and tourism sector of the region.
“We have collected 615 exclusive items from various parts of NE like Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Assam among others, out of which only 200 would be showcased during an exhibition slated to take place in mid January next”, revealed Das while adding that the Wood and Bronze carving textiles of Kanyaknaga would be the center of attraction.
“Even the common public would be enthralled by these rare collections of antique items”, speculated Das.
Exhibition Officer Samiran Baruah also informed that earlier the collections in the textiles gallery of the Museum was very limited but with these new inputs every aspect of region’s diverse culture would be covered.
Baruah further asserted that earlier the textile gallery comprised of the tribes of Brahmaputra valley only but with these new participations one would be able to peep inside the diverse tribes of the region too.
Attires made of leaves and other constituents of a tree would also be displayed during the three month long exhibition, tentatively scheduled for a kick off from January 18 next. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is expected to inaugurate the exhibition.
It can be mentioned that the Assam State Museum is the biggest Museum in the entire Northeast.
On being asked as to whether the authorities had to face any difficulties in collecting these rare items, Baruah said that the people who possesses these antique items normally represents well-to-do families and hence they do not want to sale it for money or make it public which is disappointing for us.

Advani to step down as party chief on Dec 31 From Our Staff Correspondent assam Tribune
MUMBAI, Dec 27 – Even as controversy dogged BJP’s Rajat Jayanti celebrations over the issue of the party’s next chief, national president, LK Advani is all set to announce his resignation on December 31 before naming his successor. The confusion over the leadership issue continued to rock the party and threatening to over shadow the five-day jamboree organised to mark the 25 years of party’s existence. No sooner had the dust over Rajnath Singh’s candidature settled when the party was jolted by another bolt — this time from Dr Murli Manohar Joshi – who questioned Advani’s actions in dealing with the cash-for-question scandal.

The top leadership of the party went into a huddle following reports in the media that Dr Joshi called for Advani’s resignation as Opposition leader. The man himself, a known Advani baiter, denied having made any such statement. But the damage had been done, with the BJP jumping into yet another fire fighting mission.

Dr Joshi was quoted as having questioned Advani’s wisdom of following dual policy in the parliament last week, when the BJP supported the move to expel the tainted MPs in Rajya Sabha, while opposing it in Lok Sabha.

The party brought in known Advani loyalist and former party president, M Venkahiah Naidu to control the damage. But the press conference convened to announce the party’s foreign policy resolution got hijacked in the process.

The party has come across speculative media reports carried without any basis about Advani continuing as Leader of Opposition. “There is no question, no need for discussion as it is clear that the party has accepted his desire to step down from the party presidentship but continue as Leader of Opposition,” Naidu said.

The party president would make an announcement on December 31 after the conclusion of the three-day meeting of the national council about who and when, Naidu said, seeking to treat the issue as a closed chapter.

Though the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh is the chosen one is final, however the BJP tried to maintain a façade on the whole issue. Advani reportedly objected to the name being leaked prematurely and has asserted that his successor was yet to be selected.

The leaders have since gone into denial mode, as speculation about the tussle between Advani and RSS once again taking centre-stage. The party president, meanwhile, is slated to clarify the scenario, when he announces his resignation.

The three-day conclave, meanwhile, gets underway here tomorrow with former Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee hoisting the Party flag and Advani’s inaugural address. For the next three-days members of the national council would deliberate on the political and economic resolutions, while the last day is reserved for discussing the Party’s future.

The conclave itself is being held at the reclamation ground in suburban Mumbai renamed as “Rajat Jayanti Nagar” where the Party has pitched tents to accommodate the 3,000-odd visiting delegates.

Alarmed by reports that the BJP has spent about Rs 5 crore for the five-day conclave, the RSS mouthpiece The Organiser criticised the party in its editorial. “Alongside the brouhaha of the birthday bash, the BJP would do well by reiterating a clearer vision of its political understanding.”

“The BJP was credited as a party with difference because of the belief that it is committed to socio-political transformation. The BJP was credited as a party with difference because of the belief that it is committed to collective leadership and accountable to its cadres and level of reticence in public conduct,” it further commented.
Centre’s rethink on AFPSA soon From a Correspondent Sentinel
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that the Centre would soon announce a decision on the demand for repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFPSA) in force in the North-east. "The recommendations of the high-power review committee on AFSPA have been discussed with the Home Minister and a decision will be taken by the Government soon," Mukherjee said on the sidelines of the Coast Guard investiture ceremony in New Delhi.
The Centre had set up the Review Committee following widespread agitation in Manipur calling for withdrawal of the Special Powers Act after the alleged rape and murder of Th. Manorama Devi by Army Rifles personnel in July 2004. This Act also seeks to insulate security forces operating in anti-insurgency operations from being hauled up in civil courts. However, the high-power review committee had also suggested that the personnel of the armed forces can be prosecuted for human rights abuses in Army courts. The Committee had submitted its report to the Government over six months ago.
Meanwhile, a delegation of the AJYCP met Union Minister of State for Home J Jaishwal today, and demanded the immediate repeal of the AFSPA.
Peace rally for Dimasa-Karbi amity DHD lauds PCC initiative From our Correspondent Sentinel
DIPHU, Dec 27: After successfully holding the massive peace rally for the Dimasa and the Karbi communities on December 22 by the Peace Co-ordination Committee (PCC), Younish Dimasa, Eastern Zone ‘unit commander’ of the DHD highly applauded the noble steps taken by the PCC. The peace rally was held at Manja, 14 kms from Diphu.
While expressing concern over the impetuous killings between the Dimasa and the Karbi tribes, Younish added that such initiatives will serve a long way in bringing the lost confidence and trust which has engulfed the region for more than three months.
He also advocated for holding of such rally to foster mutual understanding and inter-tribe reliance.
It may be recalled here that the meet was jointly organized by the KSA and the ADSU and distinguished leaders from both the communities, besides other officials who keenly took part in the meet. The presence of more than 2,000 people from both the communities in Manja speaks the intensity of the need for early restoration of peace and that both the communities are still in favour of the spirit of mutual coexistence.