KIPHIRE — The 17th Akehta Sangtamlarü Thsingmüjang (AST) general session on held on the theme ‘Jangjang Rezeh Kohchehba Khingkurü’ (self-actualised woman) concluded in Kiphire on November 7.
The two-day event brought together Sangtam women from across Nagaland to celebrate their roles and contributions to society.
Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (MLA), C Kipili Sangtam, was the special guest of the event and the speakers were Rozy Sangtam, EAC of Wokha, and Yangtsapila Sangtam, advocate at Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court.
Kipili Sangtam led the unfurling of the AST flag at Kiphire town public ground. In his address, he commended women as the ‘cornerstones’ of family and society, noting their contributions as caregivers, educators, entrepreneurs, leaders and change makers.
He encouraged all women to continue fulfilling their roles in shaping a better family and society.
Meanwhile, the speakers highlighted the significant role women play within the family and society, emphasising that their influence in nurturing and educating family members contributes immensely to the community's overall development.
They further underscored the importance of valuing and empowering women, describing them as the ‘backbone of society.’ They called for recognising women’s tireless contributions and supporting them in reaching their full potential.
The tenure of AST president, S Apila, and general secretary, Atsala Anar, was extended in acknowledgment of their dedicated service to the organisation.
The event saw participation from Sangtam women across various sections of society and other prominent leaders including Aliba, president of the United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji (USLP); Temsuwati Longkumer, DC of Kiphire; Sethrongba, president of the United Sangtam Students' Conference (USSC) and Alongse, president of United Sangtam Gazetted Officers' Union (USGOU).
Representatives from the Eastern Sumi Totimi Hoho also attended the prirgamme in demonstrating solidarity with AST's mission and achievements.