The Konyak Union attends the Jayanti Memorial Day in Assam, celebrating the historic bond between the Ahom and Konyak Naga communities.
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DIMAPUR — The Konyak Union (KU) attended the Jayanti Memorial Day, commemorating the life and sacrifice of the valiant Ahom woman, Joymoti, organised by the All Tai Ahom Students’ Union at the Sonari Town Auditorium in Charaideo district, Assam, on March 28.
According to a press release, KU President K Yamao Konyak participated in the programme as the chief guest.
It said that the relationship between the Ahoms and the Konyak Nagas has been marked by close interaction, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect since time immemorial. This enduring bond forms the foundation of the long-standing relationship between the people of Assam and the Konyak Naga community.
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“Historical records and oral traditions speak of alliances, cultural exchanges, and even matrimonial ties that strengthened connections between the hills and the plains. Notably, the marriage of an Ahom king to Watlong Anghya of the Konyak tribe further reinforced this relationship, fostering harmony and cultural enrichment that continues to inspire us today,” it read.
The occasion was a tribute to the legacy of Joymoti and a reaffirmation of unity and peace among communities. The union stated that in today’s time, when divisions often challenge harmony, such commemorations remind that true strength lies in understanding, respect, and solidarity.
It added that the coming together of the Ahom and Konyak communities sends a message that their shared history binds them, and their future calls for collective progress.
The KU president made an appeal to the younger generation, stressing their role as custodians of this shared heritage and torchbearers of the future. He stated that the legacy of friendship, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence between the Ahom and Konyak peoples has been nurtured over centuries, and it is a collective responsibility to preserve and carry it forward.
The union further urged that the spirit of unity should extend beyond such occasions and be reflected in all spheres of social, political, and economic life. By choosing dialogue over division, cooperation over conflict, and peace over discord, it stated that the communities honour the sacrifices and vision of their forefathers and lay a strong foundation for a harmonious future.