Members of Naga Students’ Union Mumbai with Anil Kumbhare IPS, Deputy Commissioner of the Police Zone-8, Mumbai and others during the NSUM 47th Nagas annual meet cum fresher’s meet held on August 25.
Dimapur, August 27 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Union Mumbai (NSUM) celebrated its 47th Nagas annual meet cum fresher’s meet on August 25 at Marathi Bhasha Bhavan, University of Mumbai, Kalina, Santacruz. “It was a colorful event celebrating the unity in diversity and rich culture and tradition and by welcoming the freshers in their midst,” stated a press release issued by NSUM, President Pijamo Ngullie.
The guest of honour, Anil Kumbhare IPS, Deputy Commissioner of the Police Zone-8, Mumbai, in his speech conveyed his admiration for the rich culture and tradition of the Nagas, the simple way of living and happiness the region possessed and expressed his desire to visit the state. He exhorted the students saying that Mumbai, known as the city of dreams and a city full of opportunities, has been rewarding all those who have worked hard and followed their dreams.
He also stated that the police department has been rendering their best services for the safety of the northeast people in Mumbai and extended full support to the Nagas in cases of any emergencies. He also proposed a novel idea to the northeast people to be more interactive with the locals in Mumbai and spread the awareness about the northeast regions.
Meanwhile, President of NSUM, Pijamo Ngullie, enlightened the audience by sharing valuable lessons from his life experiences. He emphasized on having hope despite all odds and taking action to achieve the dreams and reminded the freshers to always put God first in all their endeavors.
The first session started with an invocation prayer by Hamyan Phom, Pastor NCF Mumbai, followed by a welcome song by the United Band. Thotmahai Raingam, Advisory board member, NSUM gave the exhortation speech followed by special songs by Zuchobeni Tungoe and Livingstone Kashung. Speech on behalf of freshers was given by Dr. Mhechekhro Mero and the outgoing speech by Singyaphi Jagoi.
Rebecca Changkija Sema, Keren Sumi and Dr. Johnson Chithung and Ningsang Jamir also exhorted and inspired the students by giving valuable live lessons from their own experiences. Rev. Gleever Lungleng, Pastor, Tangkhul Baptist church, Mumbai, offered a prayer for freshers. The session ended with a prayer by Wungmathing Zimik, Pastor, LRM, Kalina.
In the second session, there were a plethora of cultural activities including, traditional attire shows, fashion shows and exhibition of talents from individuals and groups alike. After various rounds of testing the ingenuity and personality of freshers, Zuchonbeni Tungoe and Dr. Mhechekhro Mero were crowned Ms. Fresher and Mr. Fresher respectively. The cultural event concluded with vote of thanks from Worshangphy Horam, General Secretary NSUM. The closing prayer was pronounced by Chihanngam Meiphok.
