Separation Day—A Day of Separation from the Meiteis
In commemoration of two years of separation from the Meitei community, 3rd May has been observed as the Separation Day. The event was organized by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) at the Wall of Remembrance, Tuiboung, in Lamka district on 3rd of May 2025. Similar event were organised in different Kuki-Zo districts like Kangpokpi, Chandel and Tengnoupal, and in all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore etc.
The event comprises a keynote address from ITLF leader Pu K. Lalbiaksanga, President Mizo People’s Convention (MPC) and Chairman, Program Making Committee, a one-minute silence and prayer for the departed Kuki-Zo martyrs in Manipur and those who were mercilessly killed in Pahalgam was led by Rev. Dr. Lalrosiem Songate, Chairman Hmar Christian Leaders Forum (HCLF). An exhortation speech from church leader, Rev. JF Lalropuia, was followed by a speech from the Chairman of Kuki-Zo Council, Pu Henlianthang Thanglet, President Vaiphei People’s Council (VPC), and Kuki-Zo MLA, Pu Paolienlal Haokip, Saikot A/C.
One main feature of the program was the Jangnadopna organized by the Kuki Women Organization for Human Rights (KWOHR). They have been condoling those who died during the Meitei conflict by giving each victim a sum of Rs 1 lakh, a memento, and a tribal shawl. For this, a sum of Rs 100 was collected from all households.
Various artists like the Joint Artistes Association (JAA), Mizo Zaimi Inzawmkhawm (MZI), Thianhoih, Blending Chords, and Gladys Lalparzo completed the program with their heart-touching songs.
The program opened with a prayer by Rev. Dr. M. Thongkhosei Haokip, Chairman Kuki Christian Leaders Forum (KCLF) and closed with a prayer by Rev. Th. Khuala Vaiphei, Finance Secy, Goodwill Council. Vice President of KIC, Pu Ch. Henkholun Khongsai expressed gratitude for the occasion. Pu Thangzamang, President of UZO, and Pi Esther Zouneichin, MPC Women Wing, hosted and co-hosted the program..
