April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024
PASIGHAT, Feb 24: Assam chief minister SarbanandaSonowalon Saturday participated in the three-day ‘mega’ Ali A:yeLigang festival which is being celebrated jointly by the Adi and Mising community at Bakkul under Mebo subdivision in East Siang district.
Addressing a mammoth gathering as chief guest, Sonowal appealed to the Mising community, especially its youths, “to preserve their culture in its truest form and prevent its dilution from the onslaught of modernity”.
Lauding the people of Mebo for organizing Ali A:yeLigang in a befitting manner, Sonowal categorically called upon the young minds to “uphold the rich entity of the diverse communities of the state and spread the love and brotherhood for peaceful co-existence of all communities”.
Impressed with the beauty of Arunachal Pradesh, Sonowal said that there are still many areas in Arunachal which are untapped from the tourist point of view.
“If indigenous festivals are linked with tourism, it will be highly beneficial for the state,” he added.
The Assam chief minister also emphasized on the preservation of natural wealth and stated that “we must protect healthy democracy but should not disturb natural assets in the name of development”.
Also giving a clarion call, Sonowal appealed all to join hands in the mission to make North East Region corruption free, pollution free and terrorism free.
Earlier, he also inaugurated the ‘Conglomeration Pillar’ of Adi-Mising on the auspicious occasion.
Cultural extravaganza from both Mising and Adi community marked the occasion which was attended by the chief executive members of the Mising Autonomous Council, MLAs, parliamentary secretaries, and others.
