Ukhrul, Jan 28: Transport Minister Khashim Vashum on Tuesday inaugurated a newly-constructed all-weather circular road measuring 4km at Halang village and also inaugurated a newly-constructed community hall with a sitting capacity of 500 people and dedicated it to the villagers of Halang Ato Tang. The minister was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul, Kengoo Zuringla, ADM of Kamjong, Jain Huileng, and SDO of Ukhrul Dinringam Kamei among others.
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The road extending from NH-102A to Halang village spanning more than 4 km is the fulfillment of the villagers’ long cherished dream. The Headman of Halang Wungmaling Huileng and the residents expressed their deep gratitude to Minister Khashim Vashum for his concern for the well-being of the villagers. “Our minister has fulfilled exactly what he had promised to do for our village. He has brought a new lease of life for the villagers by providing this road which we have been longing for for years,” Huileng said, adding that Minister Khashim Vashum is a man of action.
HADC Committee Chairman Shamma Vasah expressed gratitude to Minister Khashim Vashum. “Today we have our community hall which we could not afford for a long time but we have fulfilled our long-aspired dream, due to support and assistance from our minister,” he said.
Khashim Vashum attended the inaugural program of Halang Lueta/Luita Phanit, the traditional seed-sowing festival as chief guest. The minister and the visiting dignitaries were accorded a warm welcome, and the villagers in traditional attire escorted them to the venue.
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Speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of Lueta Phanit, Minister Vashum called for a renewed commitment to growth and improvement within the Tangkhul community with the celebrations of the festival. He emphasized the importance of adopting a clear division of labor across various sectors of society. “We need to allow Church leaders to focus on their spiritual duties, politicians to manage their responsibilities, and civil society members to contribute positively. The same principle applies to bureaucrats and village authorities,” he stated, underscoring that everyone works for the fulfillment of their goals.
Khashim Vashum continued, “Be it struggles for one’s dreams or contributions to society, the goal is the same which is for the goodness and betterment of life individually or collectively,” He urged community members to work independently, free from unnecessary external interference, noting that mixing roles could lead to confusion and conflict. “Only when society collectively embraces this principle can we truly progress and achieve collective growth,” he added.
The day also witnessed musical performances from a line-up of popular Tangkhul artists including Thangmeiso Shinglai, Oshim Soho, Shimreingam and Nimshimphi Muivah.
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The Lueta Phanit held under the theme, “God is the giver of every seed for sowing and reproduction as food for mankind” will continue till 31 January 2025.
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