Officials and others during the lunching programme for upgradation of inter district connectivity road at Pangsha Bridge between Longleng and Mon on October 14. (DIPR Photo)
Longleng, October 14 (MExN): A launching programme for upgradation of inter district connectivity road from Yongphang village via Yangching to (BRO Road) Ukha Lampong was held on October 14, at Yeangmon (Pangsha Bridge), between Longleng and Mon.
The programme was attended by MLA, Naiba Konyak, MLA, A Nyemnyei Konyak and Advisor & MLA, A Pongshi Phom, stated a DIPR report.
Advisor for Airways and Railways, A Pongshi Phom, emphasizing the traditional brotherhood between the Konyaks and Phoms, community leaders have called upon the people of both tribes to extend full cooperation to the ongoing road construction project in the region.
Addressing the gathering, he said, “the Konyaks and Phoms are considered brothers, and therefore the construction of the road on either side should not cause inconvenience to anyone. The road is meant for all as a single unit, and it should be welcomed as a blessing for the people.”
He appealed the public to cooperate with all workers and departments coming for the work, irrespective of who they are, and to work together for the success of the project.
He further informed that many surveys will be conducted to determine the direction of the road alignment and to identify better water sources for the villages. “Road and communication,” he said, “is the key to all developmental works, and therefore this project should be given top priority.”
The project will be implemented in a phased manner. Though it will take time, he assured that it will eventually be completed.
MLA, Naiba Konyak and MLA, A Nyemnyei Konyak, also addressed during the programme. Short speeches were delivered by Chairman Yongphang Village Council, Yangching Village council, Ukha Lampong Village council, Ukha Village council, E.E. PWD Longleng Division and Presented Phom People’s Council.
The programme commenced with an invocation pronounced by Pastor Yongphang Baptist Church. It was chaired by, JE PWD Longleng Division, Lakphak, and concluded with a benediction pronounced by Pastor Ukha Baptist Church.
