- DIMAPUR — The
73rd Phom Day (Peace Day), marking the end of the headhunting era in the Phom
area and the beginning of peace and harmony among the Phom, was celebrated on
the theme "Peace within, peace beyond" on June 6 at the public ground
in Longleng.
- MLA B Bangtick Phom was the special guest, and Deputy Commissioner
of Longleng W Manpai Phom was the guest of honour at the event, according to a
DIPR report.
B Bangtick Phom delivering a message at the 73rd Phom Day
held at the public ground, Longleng, on June 6.
- Bangtick, unfurling the Phom Day flag, delivered the Phom
Day address and remarked that the current generation is truly fortunate to
enjoy the fruits of peace, nurtured by the visionary leadership of the past.
- He emphasised that the day is not just a celebration but a
reminder of the responsibility they carry to uphold and nurture peace. He
reminded everyone that Phom people have long been recognised as peace-loving.
The world sees them as peacekeepers, but it is equally important that they also
be seen as peace practitioners, those who live by and actively promote peace.
- He urged the people to reflect on whether they are truly
upholding the legacy of peace established by past leaders or merely acting as
passive observers of their sacrifices.
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- Concerns were raised over ongoing divisions within the
community. Despite decades of peace, issues such as misunderstandings, internal
conflicts, and disunity continue to persist. Land disputes, boundary
disagreements, and ownership conflicts were highlighted as major obstacles to
progress. MLA Bangtick stressed that the celebration would hold little
significance unless the community embraces forgiveness, reconciliation, and a
genuine effort to resolve these lingering issues.
