Thangal Union to celebrate recognition
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 11 2012:
The Thangal Union would organise a Thanksgiving programme on the tribe's modification and recognition of as a tribe by the Government of India under its Constitution's ST list on May 19 at the Thangal Union headquarters, Yaikongpao (Tagaramphung) in Senapati district.
According to a statement issued by the general secretary of Thangal Union, Ambition Anthangmi, the occasion would be graced by IFCD Minister Ngamthang Haokip; RD & PR Minister, Francis Ngajokpa; TU President, H Khangba and ex-MP Mani Cheranamei as the chief guest, guest of honour, functional president and special guest respectively.
The TU further appealed the KSDC to relax its proposed highway blockade on May 19 and allow free movement of the invitees, participants and dignitaries in the interest of the public and the Thangal people in particular in order to make the Thanksgiving celebration a grand success.