Kukiland: demand for a new State in Manipur
After the creation of Telengana State (from Andra Pradesh) becomes a possibility, demand of new states hasve cropped up everywhere. In Manipur, Kukis are also demanding Kukiland state to be created within the framework of Indian constitution.
The following photo shows the possible map of Kukiland, carved out from the present Manipur state. The boundaries are only an illustration; and the map itself is not to scale.
(Photo/Picture: possible map of Kukiland map, Manipur, northeast India. Kukis also live in other districts; but most of them are found in the two districts of Chandel and Churachandpur).
Population: About 300,000 (3 lakhs).
According to the provisional data of 2001 census, the total population of Churachandpur district is 223,866 (2.23 lakhs) while that of Chandel is a little over 100,000 (over 1 lakh).
Kukis are part of a much larger Kuki-Chin-Mizo group in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Read the news below:
KRF Demands Kukiland
IMPHAL, Feb 2: While asserting its aim and objective for the creation of Kukiland in Kuki inhabited areas in Manipur within the constitutional framework of India, Kuki Revolutionary Front has pledged to fight any opposition to the aspiration of the Kuki people.
A statement issued by Amstrong Gangte, information and publicity, KRF said the signing of the suspension of operation (SoO) pact with the Kuki underground groups concerned is testimony to the fact that the government of India recognize the movement of the Kuki’s.
The KRF stands strongly against the signing of the SoO, but the outfit appreciates and believes that both the parties to SoO would bring positive result in the interest of the Kuki people, it said but maintained that the KRF is not ready to hold talks with the government under present terms and conditions laid down in the SoO pact.
It further said the Kukis who took active part in the freedom movement of India are neglected by the Indian government even after 60 years of independence. Taking all these factors into consideration, the KRF has renewed its pledge to fight for socioeconomic and political rights of the Kukis.
The statement went on to say that the KRF strongly denounced the divide and rule policy of the Indian government, which it inherit from the British legacy within the Kuki community itself. The KNO/KNA has taken the role of erstwhile East India Company and instigated dissension among the Kukis and it is well known by other Kuki UGs groups, the KRF statement alleged and appeal all revolutionary groups of the North East to stiffly opposed in unison the hidden agenda of the government of India which it inherits from the British rule.
The KRF further informed all its cadre to report to the outfit’s GHQ within February 10, 2010.
News Source: Imphal Free Press
An updated version of the proposed Kukiland state Map (not to scale): As on January 22, 2011:
Kukialand State map updated photo
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Posted: February 5th, 2010 under News & Views.
Comments: 32
Tags: Imphal Free Press, Kukiland, Kukiland map, Who are Kukis?
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:51 am
State is a far cry away. instead we should for a powerful territorial council which is very attainable.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
State is a far outcry. instead we should for a powerful territorial council which is very much attainable.