TRC meet begins
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, October 13 2018: Works Minister Thongam Biswajit Singh inaugurated the first youth conference of Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak (TRC) today at Ragailong.

Speaking as the chief guest of the inaugural function, Biswajit said that it is a blessing that he could attend such a function which is being held to follow the footsteps of forefathers.

He said that the theme of the conference "Our Roots, Our Strength" is interesting and fits the conference.

Elaborating on the pluralistic nature of the Manipuri society, Biswajit said that Manipur is one of the most colourful and significant States among the North-East States.

He said the State is inhabited by different communities with each having their own sets of culture, tradition, art and crafts forms, etc.

"We must work to preserve, promote and protect our culture, traditions and identities.

The youth conference is a significant step to trace our roots," he said.

Further in his speech, the Minister said only words cannot promote love and trust between different communities of the State.

"We have to act to achieve it.

We should respect ours and others' traditions and cultures," the Minister said.

Biswajit also said that the youth should lead and take significant roles to make Manipur grow in each and every field.

The youth should trace forefathers and remember their teachings to further develop, he added.

The Minister said that there can be no growth without peace and all must stand together to bringpeace in the State.

The function was also attended by Okram Henry, MLA, Wangkhei AC as the chief host.

Thangjam Arunkumar, president NEROCA FC & proprietor of Arun Enterprises, Gonthangmei Kakhangai and Machamei Kamson attended the function as guests of honour.

The function was presided by Meishonglung Pamei, president, TRCP (AMN).

More than 200 delegates from Assam and Nagaland were also present at the inaugural function.

Traditional dance troupes from different parts of the State and other cultural activities marked the inaugural function.

The youth conference is being organized by The Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak Chabuan Phuam (TRCCP), Manipur and will continue till October 14 .

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