RIMA, Nov 1: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the Kathina Civara Dana cum Achariya Kanto Poi Festival celebrated by the Buddhist Community of Changlang district at Rima village under Nampong sub-division today.
Addressing the villagers, Mein urged the people to preserve the rich cultural heritage. He said that one should not feel shy to put on one’s own traditional costumes and to practice own customs and traditions. He further said that onus is on us to preserve and pass on the cultural and societal legacy to the younger generations to shoulder the responsibility.
He further said, “Chief Minister Pema Khandu led government in the state is making every effort to bring in development in all fronts with the support of the Central government. Connectivity is improving in the State and Changlang district is not an exception to it. Development is visible in the Nampong constituency too.” 
He lauded the local MLA, Laisam Simai for his zeal and commitment to work for the welfare of the people of his constituency.
Responding to the memorandum submitted by the people on the occasion, he assured to provide funds for renovation of New Putok to Horu Putok road (6km) and also construction of 10 km road from Motongsa village to Kongmu (Standing Stone) in the next financial year.
He also assured to provide Rs 25 lakhs from his own resources for construction of residence for monks at Ashoka Vihara, Rima.
Local MLA Laisam Simai exhorted the people to actively participate in such religious festivals and to adopt and practice religious teachings in their life to live a meaningful life. He said that there should be visible change in one’s life style after attending religious activities. 
Namsai MLA, Chau Zingnu Namchoom also assured to extend his support for the welfare and development of the people of the area. He lauded Nampong MLA for actively pursuing with the government for development of his area and raising voice for the issues of his constituency in the Assembly whenever sessions are held.
Chief Patron of Kathina Civara Dana cum Achariya Kanto Poi-2018, Izmir Tikhak in his speech said that the festival is celebrated for wellbeing, happiness and peace of all mankind. He also spoke on the teachings of Lord Buddha on non-violence and to shun all kinds of evils.
B Agadhamma, head priest of Pariyatti Sasana Buddhist Vihara, Namsai cum President of the celebration committee and Rumikham Tikhak also spoke on the occasion.
Earlier, Dy CM accompanied by other dignitaries visited the temple and offered prayers.

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