Pongal festival celebrated in Moreh
Source: Chronicle News Service
Moreh, January 15 2023:
Tamil Sangam Moreh organised the 54th anniversary of Pongal celebration cum prize distribution at Sunrise Playground, Moreh on Sunday.
The celebration was attended by MAHUD minister Yumnam Khemchand, TA &Hills minister Letpao Haokip, Works minister Govindas Konthoujam, Kumbi MLA Sanasam Premchandra Singh, Thanga MLA Tongbram Robindo, Lilong MLA Abdul Nasir as presidium members along with Tengnoupal DC, 5 AR CO, 20 AR CO, SP Tengnoupal, officials of various departments and representatives CSO and student organisations.
In his address, minister Khemchand said that Pongal festival is one of the grandest festivals of Tamil people, and further wished for peace, prosperity and development with the celebration of the festival.
Meanwhile, minister Letpao lauded Tamil Sangam for inclusion of games of sports in the celebration of Pongal festival stating that such physical activities will help prevent the youth from abusing addictive substances.