Taking pride in being an Indian, hundreds of people across Kangpokpi district headquarters participated in the momentously celebrated 75th Republic Day at Deputy Commissioner Kangpokpi office complex on Friday morning.
The enthusiastic attitude of the public, the sleepless efforts of the district administration to carry forward the people's enthusiasm, the appreciable alertness of the security forces, and the huge contribution of the various civil bodies overcome all hurdles in successfully celebrating one of the grandest ever Republic Day in the district.
People across the district headquarters and adjoining areas, young and old, boys and girls, men and women, started gearing up and gathered at the DC Kangpokpi office complex with joy and enthusiasm to enthuse for the momentous celebration when black flags are hoisted to mark the auspicious occasion in some parts of the state, especially in the valley as some insurgents and student bodies boycott the significant India's Republic Day.
The meaningful celebration begins while Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Kangpokpi, accompanied by his cheerful better half, who graced the sparking occasion as Chief Guest had the Guard of Honour and inspecting the parade and setting the mood by hoisting the Tricolor amidst cheer and applauds from the crowd accompanied by the National Anthem by the March Past contingents.
Installation of Exhibition Stalls for inmates sheltering at various Relief Camps set up across the district to showcase their hand looms and handcraft products was the main eye-catcher of the event as it demonstrated that they were equally given importance and opportunities, and are never forgotten by the Government.
Chief Guest of the event, Mahesh Chaudhari, and his better half along with the District Superintendent of Police, IPS Manoj Prabhakar, all District Level Officers, and other dignitaries visited the stalls after the celebration program and bought one product each of the inmates exhibited in their stalls to encourage them in their work.
Earlier, while addressing the gathering, Mahesh Chaudhari thanked and appreciated all departments from officials to the lowest rank for their commitment to the welfare of the public and their meritorious service, particularly during these challenging times.
He also highlighted the various achievements and the various welfare schemes initiated by the Governments while urging the public who are eligible for such schemes to feel free to approach the district administration so that no one is left behind in availing the Government's public welfare schemes.
He also pointed out the district administration and concerned departments' commitment to helping those attaining 18 years and preparing for the first time to franchise their voting rights.
He also thanked the various civil society organizations in the district for their unceasing cooperation with the district administration and conveyed his anticipation of continuous support and cooperation in the future.
The IAS officer also thanked the state Government and his higher authorities for their guidance for the betterment of the district.
The Deputy Commissioner strongly advocated cleanliness in the district and urged the public to maintain cleanliness particularly in the district headquarters and in all the sub-divisions/blocks in the district.
Presentation of Certificates of appreciation to various Government employees for their outstanding performance in their respective fields marked the occasion.
As part of the celebration Nepali cultural dance from the Gorkha youth of Kalapahar, and cultural dance from displaced children of ITI Relief Camp, Kangpokpi were also performed on the occasion.
The program was also attended by students, police officials, staff of various departments, and CSO leaders of the district including CoTU, Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, tribe leaders, student bodies, village chiefs, local bodies, and church leaders.
The Hills Journal
K. Salbung, Churachandpur
Manipur-795128
