Dimapur, May 5 (EMN): Amid the world observing Red Cross Day on May 8 with the theme ‘everywhere for everyone, smile,’ Nagaland’s Governor PB Acharya has encouraged Red Cross members to rededicate to relieving human suffering, and to protect human lives and dignity besides responding to emergencies.
Acharya, also the president of the Indian Red Cross Society’s (IRCS) Nagaland branch, urged to pay tribute to its founder Henri Dunant and to the millions of volunteers who have followed in his footsteps to provide assistance and humanitarian service to the vulnerable. He also called upon all to have a generous heart, kind speech and a life of service and compassion, which are essential for nurturing humanity.
The governor said that the Nagaland chapter of the IRCS, since its inception, had grown and had been rendering humanitarian network in the state by providing humanitarian values, disaster response and healthcare in the community.
“On this significant day, let us reiterate that ‘selfless service’ lies at the heart of the Red Cross Movement and all of us should reaffirm our commitment to relieve human suffering, protect human lives and dignity and respond to emergencies,” Acharya stated in his message.
As the president of IRCS, Nagaland state branch, he has appreciated all the office bearers, member of IRCSN for their hard work and sincerity in helping the needy people of the state. He has further wish the India Red Cross Society, Nagaland state branch a success in all future endeavours.
