ROING, Oct 20: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, today inaugurated the newly consecrated Bazar Shiv Mandir at Roing in the  presence of former Chief Minister Mukut Mithi, MLAs Mutchu Mithi and Zingnu Namchoom.
The new foundation of the temple will enable a sacred place for the Hindu community residing in Roing, and provide an ideal place for celebration of  festivals.
The Shiv Mandir was established in 1983 by Late Khumso Mithi Naba, dedicated to the Hindu community of Roing. Since then, the Mithi family has been upholding the holy sanctuary, which has been carried forward by Khumso Mithi Naba’s son, Former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Mukut Mithi and now by his grandson, MLA (Roing) Mutchu Mithi.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Chief Minister Mein appreciated the Mithi family for their collective effort in preserving the spiritual sanctity of the temple for decades, which has become an integral place of worship since its establishment.
Mein emphasised on the importance of holding on to the cultural heritages of the land and assured that the Government of Arunachal Pradesh is committed in this endeavour while moving ahead with developmental projects in line with the vision of building a 'Vikhasit Bharat'. 
At the inauguration ceremony, Mein along with the dignitaries present offered prayers to Maa Durga on the occasion of Shashti, marking the beginning of Durga Puja celebration through eastern India and beyond. During the occasion, they also paid homage to late Khumso Mithi.
Former Minister Roding Pertin, Assistant Commissioner (Roing), Srinivas Sadi, PRI leaders, Govt Officers and Business community were present.

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