CM hums harmony tune on Zomi National Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 20 2012:
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh struck a communal harmony chord at the Zomi National Day celebration today calling out to all to discard the notion of division on the basis of caste, creed and community.
In a colourful function organised at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre with the presence of a large number of Zomi people from Mizoram and Manipur, O Ibobi called on the people of the State to live in harmony forgetting class, creed, religion and other differences.
O Ibobi, who attended the function as chief guest said, although, there were mistakes and misunderstandings amongst different communities in the past, it is time to forget all those and march forward together to bring development.
Maintaining that the people of the State are lucky to be a part of a secular country like India, O Ibobi said that it is the responsibility of the people of the State to safeguard and promote the rich culture and tradition left behind by the forefathers.
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MPCC President Gaikhangam, who was the functional president, said that the State would be adorned with peace and development if people of all the communities participate together in different functions of different communities like today.
Power Minister Phungjathang Tonsing and Tourism Minister TN Haokip were also present at the occasion as chief host and guest of honour respectively.
Pop diva from Mizoram, Mami Varte, acclaimed Tangkhul folk singer Guru Rewben Mashangwa and different cultural troupes enthralled the crowd with their mesmerising presentations.
Zomi community has been observing Zomi National Day to mark remembrance of the historic Zomi Convention, which was participated by around 1000 Zomi leaders at Falam of Myanmar on February 20, 1948 .