Srinagar, Jan. 29 -- Before a visitor enters Churachandpur - a Kuki stronghold township and adjoining areas - he or she might get a refresher course on Kuki-Meitei differences and similarities. But once one is in Churachandpur, the stranger may be greeted by 'Chibai' salutation.It's hello or Good morning for the local dialect. Technically, one may get a shock -- in Churachandpur district of Manipur -- you must not be too sure which tribe/sub tribe is the majority !In Churachandpur in Manipur -- though unofficially abandoned by Meiteis - you are to soon get a lesson - on what's the difference between Kukis and Zomis.This can leave one confused.Misrepresentation by generalisations like 'Meitei vs. Kuki' or 'Meitei vs. Kuki-Zo' are repeatedl...
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