Shyamkumar appeals women to stop using tobacco products
"Ima Keithel symbolises hardworking and courageous women of Manipur"
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 12 2017:
Acknowledging the significant role taken up by the women in shaping the Manipuri society, Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Develop-ment (MAHUD) Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar said the women of the State are hardworking and courageous.
The Ima Keithel is a testimony of the active role taken up by women in changing the course of the history of Manipur, he added .
The MAHUD minister was addressing as a chief guest at the 78th Nupi Lal Ningshing Thouram held at Khwairamband Ima Keithel which was organised by different organisations of the Khwairamband Keithel .
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Recalling the historic Nupi Lal, Th Shyamkumar said the bravery, willpower and courage of the Manipuri women are known worldwide, for which each and every Mani-puri are proud of.
Women have been taking major role for the State in times of need, upholding the traditional values and culture, he added .
Addressing the women of the Khwairamband Keithel, Th Shyamkumar appealed to the womenfolk to stop using tobacco products and shun other harmful habits .
He said in this age of modernisation, women as well as men of the State are facing various health problems due to less physical activities .
He also appealed to the women to continue uphold the age-old traditional values and culture so that it is passed on to the next generation, while he added that women are the guiding force behind every family and this will further lead to a better society.
As part of the event, prizes were also distributed to the winners of the memorial race conducted from western Kangla Gate to Ima Keithel and held under different age groups .
Mayor L Lokeshwor, Imphal Municipal Corporation attended the event as the president, while Deputy Mayor Sujata Phaomei, IMC and Chairman L Tombi, Bazar Committee, IMC as the guests of honour and women of Khwairamband Keithel also attended the function.