Longleng, June 7 (DIPR): The 64th Phom Day was celebrated on June 6 at Longleng with Parliamentary Secretary Land Resource of Exercise, Nganlang Phom as chief guest. Addressing the gathering he applauded the pioneers of Phom Land for their keen initiative to declare Phom ‘a land of peace’. He also encouraged the people to remove “ism, hatreds, divisive attitude” which hampers the process of peace.
In this modern life, we simply say peace, but in reality can’t remove our sentiments’ that lead to the downfall of this significant day.
Lamenting on Government Developmental activities, he narrated that due to lack of workmanship, we become victim of our own creation. He also applauded the NGOs for their firm contribution for all round developmental activities. He also challenged the Youngster to be a change gentlemen and women so that this day can be celebrated throughout the world internationally through one effort and make it as an institution for research centre for scholars in garnering peace.
Nganlang appealed to every section of Society to nurture peace and set a good exemplary for the rest of the people. Welcome address was delivered by H. Leisha Phom President PPC and short speech was delivered by Deputy Commission Longleng, Y. Denngan Avennoho Phom. The other highlight light of the programme was Folk Dance by Hukphang Unionla Longleng, Yongshei Union Longleng. The function was attended by Govt. Officer, NGOs, DB, GB and General Public of the Longleng Town.
