KIM calls for solemn Christmas amid prolonged crisis

Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has extended Christmas and New Year greetings to the Kuki-Zo community, urging restraint, collective prayer and renewed unity amid ongoing violence, displacement and loss.
In a message from the KIM Secretariat, President Ch. Ajang Khongsai said the festive season comes at an “extraordinarily difficult moment” for the community, marked by deep suffering and uncertainty. He, however, stressed that faith, resilience and collective spirit have enabled the people to endure the prolonged crisis.
Khongsai highlighted that Christmas embodies a message of hope, peace and divine light, particularly in times of profound pain. Referring to an advisory from the Kuki Christian Leaders’ Forum, he appealed for a solemn observance of the festival, encouraging prayerful and reflective celebrations grounded in compassion, humility and solidarity.
The KIM president called upon the community to remember those who have suffered and lost their lives, and to stand by affected families with moral and collective support. Looking ahead, he expressed hope that 2026 would bring healing, renewed strength for the displaced, and greater unity among the Kuki-Zo people.
“May this Christmas bring comfort and reassurance, and may the New Year lead our community towards unity, justice, lasting peace and prosperity,” Khongsai added.