Pantilong celebrates golden jubilee
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 12 2014 :
Under the theme of 'Approaching a Specific Age', the golden jubilee celebration of Pantilong village was organized by Golden Jubilee Committee, Pantilong Village at Pantilong village multi-community
hall today.
The celebration was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam as Chief Guest; MK Preshow, Deputy Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly as President while Kikhonbou Newmai, Vice-Chairman of Hill Area Committee (HAC); Janghemlung Panmei, MLA of Tamenglong A/C; Norbert Disinang, Commissioner (GAD); Kamei Angam Romanus, SP Imphal East and N Biren, MLA of Heingang A/C as Guests of Honor.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaikhangam observed that Manipur is a State inhabited by people of different communities since time immemorial and so there should be cordial relationship amongst people for peace and harmony in the State.
He said that people of hills should not have the feeling of alienation as the government is trying its best to equal development in both the hills and valley.
Maintaining that the State will prosper only when people of the land have a sense of oneness and unity, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated that unity among the people should be strengthened to consolidate the identity of the State.
Along with presentation of various cultural dances, a souvenir was also released to mark the occasion.