DOIMUKH, OCT 31:
The Tirap, Changlang, Longding and Namsai Districts Students’ Union of Rajiv Gandhi University (TCLNSU-RGU) celebrated its silver jubilee on Saturday, marking 25 years of unity, togetherness and collective progress.
Home and Border Affairs Minister Mama Natung attended the celebration as the chief guest, while Pongchau-Wakka MLA and Advisor to the PWD Minister Honchun Ngandam was the guest of honour. Student leader Debia Muj attended as a special guest.
Addressing the gathering, Natung emphasised the vital role of youth in nation-building and urged them to embrace positive values, shun drugs and contribute towards building a healthier and progressive society. A pledge under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan was also administered on the occasion.
Stressing that youth represent the future of the country, he called upon them to uphold national unity and shoulder greater responsibility towards development. He said the potential of young people must be channelled in the right direction to accelerate the state’s progress towards ‘Viksit Arunachal’ and contribute to the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’.
The Home Minister also assured the student union that the state government would actively review and address the welfare issues raised through a two-point memorandum submitted by the organisation.
Guest of honour Ngandam highlighted the deep-rooted cultural heritage and traditional values of tribal communities, stressing the need to preserve and pass them on to future generations. He also spoke about traditional practices that continue to serve as important symbols of cultural identity and heritage.
Special guest Debia Muj encouraged students to remain united and serve as a strong pillar in shaping the future of Arunachal Pradesh.
The silver jubilee celebration commemorated 25 years of the union’s contribution towards promoting unity, cultural preservation and student welfare within the university and the state.
Rajiv Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor-in-Charge Prof SK Nayak, Registrar Dr NT Rikam and other dignitaries attended the programme.
