Rongmeis celebrate recognition
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 10 2012:
The Rongmei community has celebrated the recognition appended to the tribe under the Constitution of India as a Scheduled Tribe at Mini Stadium, Tamenglong Headquarters today.
Speaking as the chief guest of the occasion, Home Minister Gaikhangam said there is high possibility of construction of the Bishnupur-Rengpang-Khongsang-Tamenglong-Tousem-Haflong road within this financial year.
He also informed the gatherings that Kangpokpi-Tamei-Tamenglong road may be upgraded to National Highway.
The occasion was also graced among others by MLA K Kikhonbou Newmai, Ex-MP Mani Charenamei, ex-VC of Hill Areas Committee, DC of Tamenglong and other civil and police officers of the district.
The Home Minister has also inaugurated a monolith in front of Jadonang Park before the celebration programme.
He also released a Rongmei-English dictionary on the occasion.