Bharat is known for its unity in diversity and Nagaland is no different. Taking note of this, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stressed upon keeping alive the spirit of oneness even though different Naga tribes live into respective districts.
He was addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Phek districthood on the theme –Transcending in Truth – held at Phek town local ground.
CM Rio appreciated Phek district and its Chakhesang tribe for being most progressive and advanced, hardworking and honest in nature, highlighting their achievements at the national and international levels in education and sports fields.
He remarked the Village Development Board that started from the district had now reached the entire State.
Even in competitive exams conducted by the UPSC, NPSC, NSSB, etc, and board exams, people from the district, even though categorised as backward, came out in flying colours and secured top positions. The district had produced an Olympian 50 years after Dr T Ao.
Rio exhorted people to be consistent in their pursuit for excellence, maintaining unity and urged to be grateful to the pioneers and leaders for whom the district reached 50 long years’ of milestone.
The CM mentioned former leaders, including N Theyo who inaugurated the district in 1973, Vamuzo, Melupra Vero, L Mero and others who had been instrumental in leading not just the government but the civil society.
He advised that to maintain peace among the Nagas, they need to keep aside indecisiveness and untruthful and must make truth and moral values their core principle.
CM Rio praised Chakhesang and Pochury people living in Phek district for diligently upholding the moral values of honesty and truthfulness, and preserving their traditional song and dances, for which the district was rightly being called the “Land of Traditions”.
Earlier, Rio unveiled the 50th anniversary monolith and released the jubilee souvenir and inaugurated the newly constructed Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex.
The CM expressed hope that the office would play a pivotal role in bringing development to the grassroots level and serving the general public.
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