In a historic development, Yongshei and Yachem village ended their old traditional conflict by holding a joint peace meet at Yongshei village on 11th of March 2021. The peace meet is aimed at establishing cordial relationship and foster the spirit of ones between the two villages and was attended by the people from both the village comprising of both young and old from every walk of life.
Addressing the meeting, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom stated that peace can be achieved only when all come together, work together and stay humble. He asserted that if this peace meet is not taken seriously and with whole heartedly it will go in vain. The Minister encouraged the people to work hard with sincerity and uphold the meet in the right direction for the welfare of the people. He also thanked the village councils and the people involved for taking such a bold step with Christian spirit.
DC Longleng, M. Shayung Phom expressed his happiness and encouraged the people of both the villages to stay united and bear the spirit of oneness at all times where ever they are.
Executive Secretary, Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) Tialemba Phom said that peace can be achieved only when we forgive and forget each other and appealed to both the villagers to uphold the peace meet with true spirit of Christianity.
Deputy Director (Horti), C. Phupom Phom proposed the significance of peace and encouraged the people to continue to work for peace tirelessly. Others who spoke on the day included Sangti Head Barrick Yachem village, Hamnyei former council chairman Yongshei village and L. Bu-an Phom President Yongshei citizens.
A special prayer of peace for both the village was conducted by C. Hamba Nemdakly, senior Pastor Phom Baptist Attoi, Dimapur. As a sign of unity for peace Holy Bible was exchanged between the two villages represents and performed by Rev. Adai Pastor Yachem Baptist Church Attoi and Issac Keikung Pastor Yongshei Baptist Church Attoi.
(DPRO Longleng)
