Naga Student's Union Kolkata celebrates 51st Fresher's Social
Kolkata, August 28 (MExN): Dr. SC Jamir, Governor of Odisha, graced the 51st Fresher's Social of Naga Student's Union Kolkata (NSUK) as chief guest along with his wife on August 27. The event was held at The Stadel, Kolkata with the theme "Cradle of Change".
A press release from NSUK informed that Dr. SC Jamir recounted the memories of his college years in Calcutta back in the 1950's. He reminded that the scarce Naga students’ community in Calcutta then had a vision to be different from Naga students studying in other states; therefore, their mission was to work hard. They sought to acclimatize themselves with the cosmopolitan culture and eventually widen their vision and horizon, he said, according to the press release.
Jamir asserted that narrow thinking is a hindrance to societal growth and therefore challenged the students to acquaint themselves with the knowledge and skills of the fast changing world. “Young generation should take up the responsibility to think beyond the vision of the past.”
Considering the mushrooming of multiple groups and factions in Nagaland, he called for unity among the Nagas. He also addressed the pathetic political, social and economic scenario of the state and urged the young people to diagnose and find out the remedy of the malignant diseases of corruption and other social evils which is eating up the fabric of the Naga society. He highlighted that Nagas are misusing and in fact losing the noble values of honesty, hard work and courage handed down to us by our foreparents, the release said. The Odisha Governor concluded by urging the students to uphold the promise of God as mentioned in Isaiah 45:2&3.
The program was chaired by Keyie Ndang, a medical science student. Rev. Dr. S. Nungsang Jamir, Pastor, Naga Christian Fellowship Kolkata invoked the opening prayer.
An exhortation was given by Sashiwapang Lanu, an IRS officer. He shared that change is a slow process which requires patience and consistency in order to yield the desired outcome. Stating that failure and success go hand in hand, he encouraged the students to learn wisely from both angles.
Kumto Zhimomi, a BSc student from Asutosh College gave a speech on behalf of the Freshers. Sangmai Chang and Livi Assumi were crowned as the Mr and Miss Fresher of NSUK 2016 respectively.
Alono Thorie in her Presidential Address lauded the achievements of Dr. SC Jamir and also called for unity and cooperation of the Naga students towards the Union. Nungsangtoshi Aier, General Secretary, NSUK highlighted the events and activities of the Union and also expressed his gratitude to all the audience for their active participation.
A special magazine titled "Feather Times 5.0" was released by the chief guest in commemoration of the 51st Fresher's Social of NSUK.
Special songs were presented by Naga students from Calcutta Bible Seminary, Bishop's College and youths from Calcutta Christian Hills Church.
