All Manipuri Muslims Meira Paibi Sangstha celebrates 3rd foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express

Cachar, October 06 2023: The Cabinet Minister of Transport, Excise & Fisheries, Government of Assam, Primal Suklabaidya donated a sum of Rs 5 Lakhs from his local area development fund for the welfare of the All Manipuri Muslim Meira Paibis operating in Cachar district of Assam.

The Minister handed over the amount to the President of All Manipuri Muslims Meira Paibi Sangstha, Cachar, Moinam Jubeda Begum on the occasion of the 3rd Foundation Day Celebration of the Sangstha held yesterday at Bhaga, Islamabad, Cachar District, Assam, said a press note by the Sangstha.

Speaking as the chief guest, the Minister also assured to take up developmental works for the office complex of the Sangstha and construction of a public community hall and develop approach roads.

Taking note of the issues faced by the Meitei Pangal community in the district, the Minister assured to address the issues highlighted in the memorandum submitted by the Meira Paibis.

Eminent personalities from Assam and Manipur including Principal of Moirang College, Dr Raheijuddin Sheikh; former Additional Secretary of Assam, Nandababu Singha; Assistant Director of Textiles, Lairenlakpam Harilal Singha; Assistant Professor of S R College, Dr Abul Khair Choudhury; Vice-president of Federation of Civil Societies Organisations (FOCS), Manipur, B M Yaima Shah and Lakhipur East Zila Parishad Kabrabam Anita Devi also graced the occasion as special guests.

A two minute silence was also observed by the gathering as a mark of tribute to renowned Manipuri Meira Paibi leaders Ima Memchoubi Devi who passed away on October 1 last and Ima Sitara Begum who passed away last year.

The FOCS also extended financial assistance of Rs 10, 000 to the Muslim Meira Paibi Sangstha of Cachar and handed it over to the president of the Sanstha, Moinam Jubeda Begum by BM Yaima Shah.

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