When I was invited by Shri
Orenthung Lotha, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari to join at the Tokhu Emong celebration on 7th Nov. '14 at his
official residence, I had no clue that I was going to attend a social gathering
that has the potential to bring peace in the disturbed Assam Nagaland border area.
It was a rare privilege for a school Principal to be part of a gathering that
had personalities such as Niten Khare , Deputy Commissioner , Golaghat, Preetipal Singh, Superintendent of Police,
Golaghat, Avinash Saran, Commanding Officer , 142 CRPF, D.K Mishra, Sub Divisional Officer (C), Dhansripar, Major Deepak
Rathore, Post Commander, 17 Assam Rifles, Vishant, Sector Commander ‘D’ Sector
CRPF and many prominent public leaders
from Wokha and Bhandari.
The celebration was so
impressive that true sense of friendliness prevailed with everyone from the
beginning till the end of the programme. The event also exposed the artistic
talents hidden behind the official positions of many senior officers. We may
not always be fortunate to enjoy light music performed by the above
dignitaries.
We all know that the border
issue between the neighboring states is not a problem that could be solved
overnight. But the initiation of the ADC definitely instills faith that a
workable solution to the border issues could be found out in the coming days.
The District Administration of a State plays vital role in administering the
affairs of the State Govt. and having considerate officers who have mutual
understanding at the helms is very much essential and crucial for maintaining
peace in regions where people encounter frequent conflicts.
The initiation of the ADC made
me to realize a responsibility that the society has bestowed on school
authorities. We all know that school is the best place to start efforts of
social changes and every school in the regions of conflicts should devise
cultural programmes and sports events that would bring students of the
neighboring states in one platform. Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders and
developing understanding among the young generation of the border areas would
eventually lead to weed out the conflicts in the coming days.
I have already begun my work
in this aspect with the active support of my colleagues and I convey my
sincere appreciation and gratitude to Shri Orenthung Lotha, ADC for guiding us
through his noble initiation and dedication.
