KLEE celebrates its Silver Jubilee
Kohima, September 24 (DIPR): The Kohima Lotha Eloe Ekhung (KLEE) celebrated its Silver Jubilee today at the State Academy Hall Kohima under the theme "Rediscovering the Strength of Women.
"Parliamentary Secretary, Labour Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Border Affairs, Government of Nagaland Mmhonlumo Kikon who graced the occasion as the chief guest lauded KLEE for their many contributions rendered for the welfare of the society and the Lotha women in particular and further encouraged them to march forward together in unity even in future.
Observing that challenges may be many staying in the State capital amidst multi community and multi tribal society yet he encouraged the Lotha women to mould their children in the right perspective so that they become assets of the society.
He also urged upon every Lotha woman to actively participate in the KLEE forum. Asserting Women right as Human right, Kikon said that knowledge and right has no discrimination between men and womenfolk.
Encouraging the Lotha women to preserve culture, Mmhonlumo reminded, "Culture is rich and it can also make you rich."
Chairperson of Indian Red Cross Society, Abeni TCK, in her exhortation dwelt on the strength of women and maintained that God has bestowed immense strength to the womenfolk in the form of love, gracefulness, bravery and fear of God.
Remarking strength of women as limitless Abeni reminded the gathering to thank God for His kindness. She further called upon them for changing their mindset and to march ahead with the spirit of inclusiveness.
First President of KLEE, Lochumlo Yanthan extended greetings on the occasion recollected the journey of KLEE thus far.
Let us retrospect our life; revive our heart's and mind and gear up thus looking forward to celebrate 50 years of KLEE, she said.
President of KLEE, Arhoni Kikon in her introductory speech informed that KLEE was established in the year 1991. Presently there are 2263 members under KLEE comprising of 860 girl students, 302 graduates, 419 employed both in govt and private sectors and 670 unemployed female members she said.
She further informed that KLEE is affiliated to Kyong Lotha Eloe Hoho which is the apex women body and Naga Mothers' Association.
The KLEE strongly reiterated its support for 33% women reservation and expressed gratitude to the Lotha menfolk for their support and confidence reposed on them.
In the programme Pastor KLBC Rev. Mhathung blessed all the Lotha women through prayer while a moment of silence was observed in remembrance of the departed souls who served KLEE during the last 25 years followed by prayer by women Pastoress KLBC, Nyanchumi Kithan.
Befitting the occasion Yachumaro Cultural club and Cuckoo Cultural club presented cultural songs. Brotherhood group also added more colours to the programme with a special rendition. Lotha womenfolk both young and old dressed in colourful traditional attires attended the programme which was followed by a grand Jubilee feast.
