Chumukedima, Oct 17 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was the first to call up His Excellency SC Jamir this morning to wish him many happy returns of the day and all wished him good health and long life in the service of the nation.
The Prime Minister called up at 8.30 a.m. this morning and wished him well on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
“I was touched by the Prime Minister’s kind gesture,” Jamir said.
Jamir is here in Nagaland to celebrate his 75th birthday which was celebrated with his family members in a simple but solemn occasion. Among the many who phoned him to wish him happy returns of the days include prominent citizens from Nagaland as well as from Goa.
Goa’s Chief Minister Pratap Singh Rane, Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Wilfred De Sousa and other senior Ministers of the Goa Government phoned him today.
Nagaland’s Leader of Opposition I. Imkong and his lady wife also called on the Governor this afternoon. Jamir’s Farm House at Chumukedima was a hive of activities with leaders from all walks of life called on him since early morning till late evening.
The Choir of Dimapur Ao Baptist church joined in the celebrations this evening and entertained Jamir with some of his favourite hymns. Jamir will be attending the Chakhesang Youth Front Day at Chazouba on October 19.
