Displaced IDP Sisters Staying in Two Relief Camps of Khangabok AC in Thoubal District, Manipur Hosted for Ningol Chakouba
In connection with the region's premier festival, Ningol Chakouba, The Lamding WhatsApp Group hosted a celebratory meal and presented simple gifts today at Lamding Ikop Ningthou Laibung for internally displaced (IDP) sisters who fled their burnt homes due to the conflict that erupted on May 3, 2023, and are currently sheltered in relief camps at Lamding Higher Secondary School and the Rice Research Station, Khangabok in Thoubal District.
Around 170 IDPs women sheltered across these two camps having fled from various conflict-hit areas including Churachandpur and Moreh participated in the event. The program was graced by Khangabok AC MLA Okram Surjakumar, his wife Dr. Micky Hijam, Lamding WhatsApp Group President Sorokhaibam Ojit, Sangaiyumpham Zilla Parishad Member Md. Hibjur Rahaman, PHED Thoubal Division Executive Engineer Livingstone Narengbam and several other prominent dignitaries as guests of honour.
The main highlights of the gathering included the presentation of modest gifts to the IDP sisters by MLA Okram Surjakumar and the brother-members of the Lamding WhatsApp Group followed by sharing a community meal together.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Okram Surjakumar remarked that even when going out for routine daily work, one longs to return home and dislikes staying away even for a single day. He expressed deep sorrow over seeing the tears of the IDPs who have endured living in relief camps for nearly two years, questioning how they would not yearn to go back to their own homes.
He further expressed joy and satisfaction at having the opportunity to host the mothers, grandmothers, and sisters from the camps, and presenting them with modest gifts irrespective of size. He concluded with a prayer that by the next Ningol Chakouba, all displaced persons across the state may return to their respective homes and celebrate the festival there in peace.
Around 170 IDPs women sheltered across these two camps having fled from various conflict-hit areas including Churachandpur and Moreh participated in the event. The program was graced by Khangabok AC MLA Okram Surjakumar, his wife Dr. Micky Hijam, Lamding WhatsApp Group President Sorokhaibam Ojit, Sangaiyumpham Zilla Parishad Member Md. Hibjur Rahaman, PHED Thoubal Division Executive Engineer Livingstone Narengbam and several other prominent dignitaries as guests of honour.
The main highlights of the gathering included the presentation of modest gifts to the IDP sisters by MLA Okram Surjakumar and the brother-members of the Lamding WhatsApp Group followed by sharing a community meal together.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Okram Surjakumar remarked that even when going out for routine daily work, one longs to return home and dislikes staying away even for a single day. He expressed deep sorrow over seeing the tears of the IDPs who have endured living in relief camps for nearly two years, questioning how they would not yearn to go back to their own homes.
He further expressed joy and satisfaction at having the opportunity to host the mothers, grandmothers, and sisters from the camps, and presenting them with modest gifts irrespective of size. He concluded with a prayer that by the next Ningol Chakouba, all displaced persons across the state may return to their respective homes and celebrate the festival there in peace.