Our Correspondent
Kohima, Nov. 28 (EMN): Member of Legislative Assembly representing 10th Northern Angami - I A/C, Khriehu Liezietsu, on Monday inaugurated Bayavü Gate located at Bayavü main junction below the directorate of Census Operation, Kohima.
The gate was inaugurated in the presence of district administration, Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayat (AKMPWP), representatives from various colonies and colony functionaries and residents.
Liezietsu said it was a significant day for everyone, as a village gate or a community gate carries deep meanings with different messages.
"In the olden days, the gates were built at the entries and exits and also at some strategic locations to prevent rivals and enemies to enter the villages; however, today's gates are not built for prevention anymore, rather it is built for welcoming and it also symbolises unity", he said.
On the designs and motives of the gate which represent different tribes, Liezietsu described them as an expression of unity with a message of peace and harmony for a progressive Naga modern society.
He hoped that the message would go far and wide across society and further believed that Bayavü would become one of the model colonies for the rest of the state.
Convenor of the Ward Adoption Committee, SDO (C) Kohima Sadar, Chonpenthung Ezung, said Bayavü ward under 10th Northern Angami -I A/C has been selected for adoption for the year 2022-23 under the aegis of Kohima District Planning and Development Board.
The ward adoption committee led by MLA Liezietsu with officers from district administration and line departments, along with Bayavü Panchayat, has been undertaking various programmes for the betterment of the colony people.
He said the long-awaited dream of the colony people could be achieved through the efforts and financial contribution of the MLA and wished that through the gate, more understanding and blessing may prevail among the colony people.
Chairman Bayavü Area Panchayat, Khinyi Woch, delivered the introductory note and senior pastor of Central Baptist Church Kohima, offered dedicatory prayer.