Kaziranga: Legislators campaigning for T.R. Zeliang for the post of chief minister celebrated Mothers’ Day at Iora Retreat, Kaziranga today. A press release informed that around 25 legislators and some party workers who are presently stationed at Iora Retreat celebrated the programme with special prayer and offering.
“Though we are away from home, let us pray for all mothers, daughters and wives and for those who have lost their mothers on this special day,” urged Dr. Nicky Kire, parliamentary secretary, law and justice, who also chaired the programme.
Dr. Benjongliba, parliamentary secretary, Agri and Allied read out scriptures from Proverbs 31:10-31 which eulogized and gave lucid pictures of praiseworthy women and from the portion of 1 Peter 3:8-17, said the release.
Kuzhulozo Nienu (Azo), minister for Roads and Bridges exhorted the gathering drawing reference from the story of Queen Esther and Mordecaai. “If God is with us who can be against…so let us pray hard,” he asserted, and added that the legislators gathered have a greater decision to make and “prayer is the only weapon to make this great decision a success.” Azo urged his colleagues to seek God first and reminded that money and riches are secondary. “As we observe this Mothers’ Day let us also commit ourselves not to indulge in corruptions and install a stronger, better, cleaner and stable government,” he appealed.
T.R. Zeliang, the key contender for the chief minister’s post, meanwhile stated that they were at the venue with a purpose and to avoid unwanted situation. “The government is chosen by God and all these are God’s plan. Therefore, we all should commit ourselves to work for God’s glory,” he asserted.
Yitachu, parliamentary secretary, Veterinary & AH, pronounced the offertory prayer. The amount collected in honour of all mothers will be used for special purpose which will be decided later by setting up a committee, the release said.
