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The Kuki Hills, the ancestral land of the Kuki community, recognized by the British colonial and Indian history, has long been a point of contention between the Kuki people and the Meitei community. The hills, home to the Kuki people for generations, symbolize their rich culture and heritage. However, for the Meitei people, the Kuki Hills remain a distant dream, a land they can see but never touch.
The Kuki Hills are integral to the Kuki people's identity, their ancestral land, home, and livelihood. The Kuki people have a deep connection with the land, and their culture, traditions, and way of life are intertwined with the hills.
Let's not forget, the Meitei history of "The Manipur Merger Agreement", signed on September 21, 1949, doesn't include the Kuki hills, which are Kuki ancestral land. This agreement only includes the Meitei valley, approximately 650 sqkm. The Meitei community still lives in this 650 sqkm.
Two mountains, Thangting hills and Mount Simtongbung (which the Meitei community calls Thangjing hills and Koubru mountain), are Kuki ancestral land from time immemorial. Kuki people have lived beside and around these mountains since their forefathers' time. Meiteis paid taxes to Kuki Chiefs of Saitu and Ukha Loikhai to climb these hills and worship mountain gods.
The history, lands, and peoples of Meitei and Kuki have been divided since their forefathers' times. The British colonial and many historical records have proved the existence of the Kuki hills and Kuki independent hill country.
Therefore, the Meitei community should learn to live in peace and respect with their neighbours, the Kuki community. And also, the Government of India should grant separate administration to Kuki for lasting peace.
Gavriel K. Simte
Vice President
Kuki Human Right Council
The Kuki Hills, the ancestral land of the Kuki community, recognized by the British colonial and Indian history, has long been a point of contention between the Kuki people and the Meitei community. The hills, home to the Kuki people for generations, symbolize their rich culture and heritage. However, for the Meitei people, the Kuki Hills remain a distant dream, a land they can see but never touch.
The Kuki Hills are integral to the Kuki people's identity, their ancestral land, home, and livelihood. The Kuki people have a deep connection with the land, and their culture, traditions, and way of life are intertwined with the hills.
Let's not forget, the Meitei history of "The Manipur Merger Agreement", signed on September 21, 1949, doesn't include the Kuki hills, which are Kuki ancestral land. This agreement only includes the Meitei valley, approximately 650 sqkm. The Meitei community still lives in this 650 sqkm.
Two mountains, Thangting hills and Mount Simtongbung (which the Meitei community calls Thangjing hills and Koubru mountain), are Kuki ancestral land from time immemorial. Kuki people have lived beside and around these mountains since their forefathers' time. Meiteis paid taxes to Kuki Chiefs of Saitu and Ukha Loikhai to climb these hills and worship mountain gods.
The history, lands, and peoples of Meitei and Kuki have been divided since their forefathers' times. The British colonial and many historical records have proved the existence of the Kuki hills and Kuki independent hill country.
Therefore, the Meitei community should learn to live in peace and respect with their neighbours, the Kuki community. And also, the Government of India should grant separate administration to Kuki for lasting peace.
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