DIMAPUR, November 23: Naga Students’ Union Mumbai (NSUM) celebrated its golden jubilee on the theme “adapt to change” on November 19 at Green Technology Auditorium, Mumbai University campus with speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Sharingain Longkumer, as special guest.
In a press release, NSUM information secretary informed that while addressing the gathering, Sharingain congratulated the NSUM on attaining 50 years. Encouraging the gathering to take a giant leap of faith for a better future, he advised them to adapt to change and to develop “mental temperament, work culture and humility”.
The NLA speaker also shared his personal dream of seeing “Nagas as managing director in Bombay Stock Exchange someday.”
Later, he released the NSUM jubilee souvenir.
Former chief minister of Nagaland, KL Chishi who was also the first formal president of NSUM addressed the function virtually through a video message.
Sharing how he initiated the starting of the union in 1969, he narrated the history of how the union came into full formation.
Also speaking at the programme, MD & CEO of Bombay Stock Exchange, Ashish Chauhan talked on the topic “the next 50 years” and elaborated on how the “fire of technology” had changed the lives and how it would continue doing so in the years to come.
Alfred Kanngam Arthur, MLA, 44 Ukhrul AC, Manipur, Sunil Zode, managing director at Conaitre Group and chairman of Indian Chamber of Commerce for Affirmative Action, Atul Kulkarni, director of Eurasia Special Technologies and member of the Board of Governors of IIM Shillong also shared words of encouragement.
A short documentary film of the union was shown where convener, souvenir committee, Sothing Shimrah shared the formation and history of NSUM and attributed the collection of NSUM’s past stories and data to the members of the official alumni group on WhatsApp.
The programme also saw a special folk song by Mao Union Mumbai, cultural dance by the Tangkhul Welfare Society Mumbai and special performance by Somaya Rumthao followed by prize distribution for Children’s literary competition, and acknowledgement and felicitation of NSUM executives and golden jubilee committees.
Earlier, NSUM president Tokishe Awomi delivered the welcome speech, invocation and jubilee prayer was said by NCF Mumbai pastor, Hamyan Phom, golden jubilee convener Ningsang Jamir proposed vote of thanks while Tangkhul Baptist Church Mumbai, pastor Rev. Dr. Jewel Azyamah said the closing prayer and prayer for the feast.
In the evening session, Somaya Rumthao, Tune Up Channel (TaFMA), Vinika Yepthomi (TaFMA), Elle Kreo, Britto Khangchian and various Naga artistes performed. Naga Students Union representatives from Delhi, Pune and Rajasthan also attended the event.
It may be mentioned that NSUM was officially established in 1971 and is the apex body in Mumbai that caters to the welfare of students and Nagas in general.
Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/naga-students-union-mumbai-celebrates-golden-jubilee/245160.html
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