Leishangthem Apunba Lup observes first foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, June 16 2024:
The 1st foundation day of Leishangthem Apunba Lup (LAL) was observed today at Leishangthem Ima Lairembi Shanglen community hall today.
LAL is a constituent body of local clubs, organisations, associations and meira paibi groups in Leishangthem under Thoubal district.
The foundation day celebration was accompanied by a felicitation of outstanding individuals in various fields.
Today's event was graced by Okram Surjakumar, MLA, Khangabok Assembly Constituency as the chief guest; Heigrujam Priyokumar, president, LAL and retd DI ZEO Zone-III Thoubal as the functional president and Thongam Mangi, retd headmaster, Thoudam Leishangthem High School; Heigrujam Ongbi Thoinu Devi, president, Leishangthem Apunba Meira Paibi Lup; Nongthombam Ongbi Bijenti Devi, convenor, Leishangthem Apunba Meira Paibi Lup and retd headmistress and many local leaders of the area as guests of honour.
As a part of the function, 52 Class X students, 31 Class XII students, PhD awardees and sportspersons who bagged gold medals in different sports under the jurisdiction of Leishangthem Gram Panchayat were presented with shawls, mementos, citations and cash awards.
In addition, the oldest man and woman in the area were honoured with a shawl each.
Speaking as the chief guest, MLA Okram Surjakumar lauded the people of Leishangthem for coming together to form LAL in the midst of chaos and suffering in the State.
He also hailed LAL for providing encouragement to the youth including students and sportspersons by conducting the felicitation ceremony.
The MLA also advocated for students to learn their lessons from a grassroot level to ensure success in their future and contribute significantly in the creation of a better society.