Süngratsü Officers Forum celebrates silver jubilee

Süngratsü Officers Forum celebrated its silver jubilee at Senden Salang, Sungratsu village, under Mokokchung district, on the theme “Khutong”, here, on Friday, with Principal, Discipleship Bible college Dimapur, Rev. S. Wati Aier as theme speaker.
In his address, Rev. S. Wati Aier translated the theme “Khutong” to a “leader” and informed that “Khutong” in the past reference were exceptional leaders who contributed to the welfare of the society and whom the officers had replaced in the present context. He said that jubilee was a time to retrospect and introspect on the achievements and works of the forum.
Rev. Wati reminded that the village community has not forgotten the many works the forum had done for the village and that their contributions have made remarkable changes.
He also encouraged the officers to not only focus on the social and political aspects of the society but also give due importance to the religious aspects.
He concluded by saying that every officer should be a “Khutong” in the society.
Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, MLA, Toshitsüngba Aier IPS (Retd.), Dr. Daniel Longchar IAS (Retd.), first forum president M. Taka Longchar, village council chairman and Temsünaro Aier, IAS also delivered short speeches in the programme.
Earlier, the jubilee souvenir was released by L. Bendang Lemtur, IPS (Retd) while Süngratsü Students’ Union and the Süngratsü Watsü Telen presented a song each. Later, Rev. T. Mapu Walling offered a special prayer for the officers.