Pongal celebration cum prize distribution
Source: The Sangai Express
Moreh, January 16 2015 :
Pongal, the popular harvest festival of South India, particularly Tamil Nadu, cum prize distribution ceremony was observed by Tamil Sangam, Moreh at Sunrise playground, Moreh yesterday.
The programme was attended by MLA D Korungthang, MLA Surchandra, Chandel ADC Chairman Lhukhosei Zou, secretary to Chief Minister and YAS Director N Ashok Kumar, Chandel Additional Deputy Commissioner Robert Kshetrimayum, Additional SP, Moreh, RK Khomdon, Hill Tribal Council, Moreh, president Jangmang Haokip, Meitei Council, Moreh, president M Thoiba Singh, All Community Development Organisation, Moreh, secretary Th Buddha Meitei, Manipuri Muslim Council, Moreh, president Md Hussain as the chief guest, president and guests of honour.
A number of local people also attended the function held in connection with the festival.
Speaking at the occasion, MLA Korungthang lauded the people for collectively participating in various festivals irrespective of religion and community.
Stressing on the Tamil Sangam Moreh's developmental initiatives, D Korungthang said, "To establish a school and to provide free education to orphans in Moreh is not an easy task.
Tamil Sangam, Moreh, has done a remarkable deed by undertaking such initiative for the welfare of the society particularly children" .
To attain a developed society, collective contribution from all the communities is required.
Developmental projects initiated under the State Government cannot be imple- mented successfully without people's co-operation, MLA Korungthang said.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Surchandra assured of all possible assistance for the purpose of developing the area.
Various cultural performances were presented during the programme.
Prize distribution function for the sports tournament was also held.
MLA Korungthang and MLA Surchandra presented monetary contributions for the welfare of the area during the programme.