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Rishang dedicates 'Peace Hall' to people in memory of Suisa
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 05 2014:
Former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing today inaugurated a "Peace Hall" constructed in loving memory of former MP Suisa Rungsung, who is still locally known as the unsung hero of the Nagas, atop Kalakaphung hill in Hongman Tangkhul village under Senapati district.
The peace Hall was constructed by Rishang, who is also a former member of Rajya Sabha, from his MP fund.
Speaking on the occasion, Rishang spoke hailed late Rungsung as a good politician who thought for the public.
He said Rungsung worked towards bringing close relationships between the hill and valley.
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Rishang also recounted that Rungsung once told his family to bury his dead body by turning his head towards the valley.
His family fulfilled his wish at the time of his death, he remembered.
The late leader's intent showed that the people of both the hill and valley are brothers, the former Chief Minister said, and mentioned the old saying "The hill people are elder bothers of the valley people" .
"One day these brothers will reunite," Rungsung had always said, Rishang recalled.
"We should not forget a leader like Rungsung who deserves respect from the present generation," Rishang said.
Saikul constituency MLA Yamthong Haokip, Deputy Speaker Preshow Shimray, Meetei National Front (MNF) president Wangambi Leima were also among others who were present during the function.
To mark the occasion, Rishang also led the rest in planting saplings in the Peace Hall area.
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