Khashim Vashum inaugurates RKL conference cum sports & cultural meet at Chingjaroi village
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, January 16 2019:
MLA Khashim Vashum has inaugurated the 55th Raphei Katamnao Long (RKL) Northern Tangkhul Students' Conference cum Sports & Cultural Meet at Chingjaroi Khullen village ground yesterday.
Before the inaugural function, the chief guest of the event, Khashim Vashum unfurled the flag and also unveiled the monument of the conference.
As part of the event, Headman of Chingjaroi Khullen AS Francis performed Tangkhul traditional chanting "Hokharai" for ceremonial blessing.
Speaking on the occasion, Khashim Vashum recalled the time when RKL sports meet was one of the most popular event.
It provides an opportunity for the Raphei people to know each other and strengthen their relationship by hosting the annual conference on rotational basis, the MLA said.
Khashim Vashum also announced that the road constructed under PMGSY from Razai to Chingjaroi Khullen would be blacktopped while another four kilometres has been extended considering the transportation inconvenience of the villagers.
Urging all the participating teams and individuals to uphold the true spirit of sportsmanship, the MLA added that sincerity and diligent will upscale their talents to compete at national and international level.
In the meantime, the MLA opened the 55th RKL sport meet which will run for 10 days and will witness District level football and volley ball tournament for girls along with folk song & dance competition.
Literary items like quiz, debate, extempore speech, and essay writing will also be conducted.
Rock show, Miss Raphei beauty contest will also be held during the meet at night while Raphei night and camp fire,of the 55th general conference will be conducted on last day at the main venue.
Councillor Lawrence Tuizar and ADC member RS Ngaranchui also attended the inauguration programme among others.