Felix elaborates HAA benefits, Mein reiterates anti-CAB  stand

Nalung/Chongkham, Nov 27: The new year festival of the Tai people 'Poi Pee Mau Tai 2114' commenced today here at the festival ground at Nalung near the Kongmu Kham or the Golden Pagoda with a glittering ceremony.  
Home Minister Bamang Felix graced the inaugural day as Chief Guest amidst the presence of a host of legislators besides Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and Namsai MLA Chow Zingnu Namchoom. The chiefs and members of CBOs, HoDs, including the DC and SP were also present. Cultural troupes representing various Tai ethnic communities including those from Assam and Manipur also participated on the first day of the fest. Felix in his address wished the Tai people on the occasion of the dawn of a new year and appreciated their efforts in keeping the age-old heritage and culture alive. Taking the opportunity he also spoke about Hamara Arunachal Abhiyan (HAA) which is an effort of the government to make the common people a part of law and order machinery and help in effective policing. He also raised concerns on the prevailing drug menace in the area and said that it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to come out and fight the problem.   
Deputy Chief Minister was earlier felicitated by the festival celebration committee for his long and sustained efforts in preserving and promoting Tai Khamti culture and literature and for his recent award winning  given by ‘Fame India’ as one of the best performing ministers in India. Mein spoke on the background history of celebrating the new year festival and his efforts at encouraging the younger generation to imbibe the age old cultural heritage. While touching the apprehensions over CAB, he informed that state government's stand has been made clear that it will not accept CAB for the larger interest of the people of the state. He further assured that present government will not take any steps contrary to the wishes of the people. Mein also dwelt on the menace of drugs and appealed to collectively make efforts to contain the menace.  Lumla MLA Jambey Tashi and Pasighat West MLA Ninong Ering also spoke and wished the Tai people on the occasion. General Secretary Tai Khamti Development Society spoke on Tai lunar calendar system and the various Tai ethnic communities world over who are celebrating the festival on the same day. 

Later, traditional boat race followed by community feast and dance marked the first day of the festival. Programme line up were Tai Idol, Mr and Miss Poi Pee Mau Tai 2114 and other performances by nineteen troupes. Women off-roading and release of hot air balloons will be other attractions of the festival which will conclude on November 29.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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