Mangmetong ‘A’ Khel Putu Menden and Okotso Village Council Triennial Meet held at Mangmetong
The Mangmetong ‘A’ Khel Putu Menden and Okotso Village Council Triennial Meet was held on October 30 at Senden Riju, Mangmetong. The event was organized to continue and strengthen the age-old bond between the two villages.
Advisor for Information & Public Relations and Soil & Water Conservation, Imkong L Imchen, while sharing his thoughts on the occasion, remarked that since time immemorial, the people of Okotso and Mangmetong have coexisted in peace and harmony. He stated that the gathering symbolized the enduring importance of unity and harmonious coexistence among communities.
Placing strong emphasis on the issue of tribalism, Imchen expressed deep concern that the practice has sown seeds of mistrust and division among communities. He described tribalism as a serious social menace that undermines progress and weakens the fabric of unity. Calling for collective resolve, he urged everyone to rise above narrow affiliations and work together to eradicate the roots of tribalism in all its forms. He affirmed that only through a united and inclusive society can true development and peace be achieved.
Reflecting on his tenure as a public servant, Imchen shared that while serving in various capacities across government departments, he always endeavored to uphold firmness and avoid favoritism in any form. He further emphasized that meritocracy should be the guiding principle in all spheres of government policy and decision-making.
Villages to build friendship monolith, reaffirm conservation and cultural ties
Later in the day, a joint meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the ‘A’ Khel Mangmetong Putu Chairman, Dr Longri Jamir. During the deliberations, the house unanimously resolved to construct a multi-purpose community building and a friendship monolith at the boundary shared by the two villages, symbolizing unity and mutual respect.
The meeting further agreed to initiate a cultural exchange program between the two villages with the objective of strengthening the bond of friendship and fostering understanding among the communities.
Additionally, the resolution on biodiversity conservation was reaffirmed, with a ban on hunting to be implemented following consultations in their respective villages to ensure uniform enforcement. The house also resolved to organize a community fishing event at the Chubi/Tsudi River as a gesture of harmony and cooperation.
(DIPR)
