Jiribam bodies fete Manikanta Mutum
Source: Chronicle News Service
Jiribam, October 21 2021:
Manikanta Mutum, who is on a solo walk to various places of Manipur and Assam, carrying the message of 'No to Drugs, Our green world' was warmly felicitated by Jiribam branch of CADA, JIMPAL, Pari Puri Athouba Ningsing Lup, Jiri police and Jiribam forest department, upon his arrival here on the 40th day of the solo walk.
Prior to leaving for Assam on Thursday, Manikanta offered prayers at the shrines of Nongpok Ningthou and Ima Panthoibi at Ningsingkhul Biodiversity Park, which was followed by plantation of tree saplings.
Speaking to newspersons, Manikanta pointed out that with climatic changes taking place across the globe in a rapid pace it has become increasingly important to plant more trees.
Furthermore, it is equally important to refrain from abusing harmful substances for a healthy society, he said, adding that he undertook the solo walk while taking the aforementioned into account.