Lamka, October 30 2008: Making the first move on issuing Kut greetings, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) today sent out its warmest greetings to the ethnic Kuki groups but expressed concerns on lavishing the celebration when the jhum-fields of farmers have been devastated by rodents.

Similar to Jewish way of celebration, the Kuki people in the past had the tradition of celebrating seven Kut, of late Chavang Kut, Mim Kut and Chapchar Kut have been recognised as one of the important festival in Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram among others, Lenin H Kuki said dwelling on the bond between Kut and the ethnic group.

The information and publicity secretary of KNO also acknowledged and appreciated the contribution of Kutters in the US, UK, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore et-al in showcasing the rich culture of the Kukis to the outside world, besides appealing them to continue organising the event.

In a deviation from its earlier Kut messages the armed outfit this time expressed its concern even as it said it shares the agony and adversity faced by poor farmers whose jhum-fields had been devastated by rodents.

"It would be awkward and apathetic to throw away lakhs of rupees on Miss Kut and Beauty Pageant or scantily-clad body shows on the eve of Kut.

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