No Anglo-Kuki war : Licypriya quoting MHA

    05-Aug-2023
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Aug 4 : Young climate activist Licypriya Kangujam has claimed that there is no such incident as Anglo-Kuki war in history and the same has been verified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
In her social media page, Licypriya said that she filed an RTI  under RTI Act 2005 seeking information on the 'fake' Anglo-Kuki  War from the Government on June 17, 2023. She claimed that the MHA had replied to her application yesterday.
Claiming that there are only 62 freedom fighters from Manipur who fought against the British as per Govt records who recieved pension from the Ministry, Licypriya  alleged that of the 62 freedom fighters only four are Kukis and their names are Haozathang, Let-sei Kuki, Letkhothang Lhan- gum and Lunkhoson  Kuki.
About the Anglo-Kuki War  including  the place and period of the incident, the MHA responded that no information is available.