Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2009:
As observed in different parts of the State and beyond, the 70th Nupi Lan Day was also observed in the border town of Moreh yesterday.
The anniversary function held at Krishna Cinema Hall was jointly organised by the Nupi Lan Organising Committee, Nupi Khunnai and Minority Women Development Society.
ACODOM president RK Sanayaima, NKCLL president Yumnam Jyotisana Leima, MWDS president Maher Rani Janu, HTC general secretary Jinsei Lhungdim, MMCM president Md Hussain, Tamil Sangam president V Sekhar, Maring Women Union Manipur president D Bongsot, Aimol Tribe Union president Rongte Amoi Aimol, president of the All Tribal Women Organisation Chandel K Shakhilla Lamkang, president of the Imphal Moreh Highway Welfare Committee Laishram Subash, Kuki Women Union Moreh Block president Chinuivah Haokip and KSO Moreh Block president Seithong Haokip attended the function as presidium members.
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Addressing the gathering, former president of Maring Students' Union Solomon emphasised the need to strengthen mutual love and the spirit of collective struggle.
Calling upon all to shed the parochial mindset of thinking and working for only one's community, Solomon one need to look into oneself before criticising others.
Shakhilla Lamkang said that Manipuri women have been in the forefront in all movements for protection of human rights and upholding peace.
Seithong Haokip called upon all to promote peaceful co-existence and communal harmony.
Many other community leaders also spoke at the function.