In what could be termed a turning point for peace after thirty long years, the Kukis in Kangpokpi District decided to avoid hoisting up black flags and donning black clothes on the solemn occasion of Sahnit Ni, the widely known Kuki’s Black Day on September 13.
Various top civil society organizations of the Kukis in Kangpokpi District along with intellectuals, and prominent Kuki leaders on September 5 at Kangpokpi District Headquarters, had a crucial meeting 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 had 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 up 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”.
