WKZIC Clarifies on Kuki Hamlet Villages in Kangpokpi

Rejoinder & Clarifications

The 13th July, 2025

With special references to the news-item under the caption, "Another 3 New Kuki Settlements Pop Up Inside Naga Village in Kangpokpi District - VA" published in the Ukhrul Times, July 9, 2025, the WKZIC hereby make the underlying clarifications below for the understanding of all concerned as under.

1. That KHOLEN VILLAGE is a hamlet village of younger Clansmen gifted on Kuki Customary Charge & Fees as per Kuki traditions from elder Clansmen SELSI VILLAGE in the year 1979 and the new village was established in the year 1980, within Selsi Village jurisdictions.

2. Likewise, the so-stated WEST HAIPI VILLAGE is also another hamlet Kuki village of younger Clansmen from elder Clansmen HAIPI VILLAGE, within the jurisdictions of Haipi Village itself.

3. Thirdly, SAIKOT/SAIKOTJANG is also another hamlet Kuki village of younger Clansmen from elder Clansmen KHOLJANG VILLAGE, as per Kuki traditions of establishing a new village by elder Clansmen for his younger Clansmen.

Look at the Google Map attached here for reference, all the stated new Kuki villages are situated between Kuki villages and not inside Kacha Naga Village as claimed by Chawangkining Kacha Naga Village.

It is therefore reminded to the Chawangkining Village Authority not to panic and raise unnecessary alarm. Unless the above-mentioned mother villages such as SELSI, HAIPI and KHOLJANG complain, there is nothing wrong or illegal. Keep in mind the Kukis are following certain unique traditions which forbid encroachment upon someone's land. Kukis, unlike Kacha Nagas, have the tradition of respecting others' land and boundaries, with the saying: "A person whoever encroaches others' land measuring up to or more than 4x6 ft. dies very soon" – which forbids Kukis to encroach somebody's land without the permission of the owner.

Looking at the Kukis always through the 'Kacha Naga Prism Perspectives of Attitude and Mindsets' panics you, which you can get rid of. Kukis and proper Nagas are big-hearted people living together peacefully as "Tribals and Christians" – unlike Kacha Nagas with wild nature, always seeking ways and means to fight with others, even in this digital era, in spite of being Christians, demeaning the sanctity of Christianity.

Issued by:

Information & Publicity

World Kuki-Zo Intellectual Council (WKZIC)-GHQ

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