Senior Citizens for Society, Wangoi Chapter observes 10th foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 02 2022:
Agriculture Minister, Oinam Lukhoi has come out strongly against the rising trend of keeping the aged parents at Old Age homes by their own children and termed it really unfortunate.
He made the above statement on the occasion of 10th Foundation Day observation of Senior Citizens for Society, Wangoi Chapter held at its office located at Wangoi Keithel on January 1 .
Stating that the aged person should be treated with respect, love and care, the Minister expressed concern over the rising cases of ill treatments of the aged parents by their own children by even going to the extent of keeping them to old age homes leaving them in a destitute state.
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He also maintained that the children who are ill treating their parents may face the same fate in future.
The Minister also lauded the contributions of former Chief Minister (Late) W Nipamacha who played a major role in the formation of Senior Citizens for Society, Wangoi Chapter and said that it was under his guidance that he joined politics.
Further he extended new year wishes to the gathering and presented blankets to the elderly people.
As a part of the programme, floral tributes and homage were paid to the departed members of the society.