TSL Golden Jubilee Celebration: Khashim Vashum highlights role of women in Nation building
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik

Ukhrul, November 13 2024: Veterinary & Animal Husbandry and Transport Minister Khashim Vashum has asserted that women play vital roles in building a Nation for a meaningful society while speaking at the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSL) at Ukhrul Headquarters.

The golden jubilee celebration under the theme 'Reminiscing for the future' began yesterday with the hoisting of the TSL flag by the first president of TSL Masophi Nakhedi in the presence of women leaders from various Naga tribes across the border.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Khashim Vashum acknowledged the numerous contributions of Tangkhul women in strengthening their society.

Adding that they take active role in peace building and upscaling the economy, he remarked that women are now excelling in every field, be it education or politics, through their hard work and perseverance.

Notably, the Transport Minister pointed out that distortion of history brings confusion and mistrust within the society and called upon the people to preserve the legacy that should be recorded as recognition of people's services to society.

Meanwhile, MLA Leishiyo Keishing enlightened the crowd on a systematic approach towards advancing peace in the society.

According to MLA Leishiyo Keishing, "our traditional land holding system has to be modified or amended as we have no proper land law to deal with the situation effectively".

He said that proper rules and regulations have to be framed and formulated for implementation of universal land law to ensure that development is not hindered.

Meanwhile Ukhrul MLA Ram Muivah provided a brief background on the formation of Tangkhul Shanao Long through tragic circumstances in 1974.He said Rose from Kumram village and Luingamla of Ngainga village sacrificed their lives due to atrocities inflicted by the Indian Army.

This subsequently led to the formation of the Tangkhul Shanao Long to safeguard women's rights and to further the collective fight for justice.

MLA Ram Muivah also mentioned the unique and beautiful culture of Tangkhul women known as 'Pukreila'.

Pukreila is a woman who has married outside the clan or village.

They intervene and take the role of ambassador in settling disputes and critical issues through peaceful means, he shared.

The four day Tangkhul Shanao Long Golden Jubilee Celebration will witness a myriad of cultural performances from Tangkhul and Myanmar cultural troupe as well as musical shows.

The celebration was attended by a host of Naga leaders from Naga Hoho, NSF, Naga Mothers' Association, UNC and women leaders and delegates from Senepati, Chandel and Tamenglong among others.

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