Naga Student’s Union Kolkata celebrated its 51st fresher’s social with the theme “cradle of change” on August 27 held at the Stadel, Salt Lake Kolkata, where governor of Odisha, Dr. S.C. Jamir along with his wife Imkonglemla Jamir graced the grand occasion as the chief guest.
It was a nostalgic moment as Dr. S.C. Jamir in his speech recounted the golden memories of his college years in Calcutta way back in the 1950’s.
He reminded that the scarce Naga student’s community in Calcutta back then, had a vision to be different from Naga students studying in other states and therefore their mission was to work hard.
They sought to acclimatize themselves with the cosmopolitan culture and eventually widen their vision and horizon. He asserted that narrow thinking was a hindrance to societal growth and therefore challenged the students to acquaint themselves with the knowledge and skills of the fast changing world.
While addressing the pathetic political, social and economic scenario of the state, he urged the young people to diagnose and find out the remedy of the malignant diseases of corruption and other social evils which is eating up the fabric of the Naga society. He urged the students to uphold the promise of God as mentioned in Isaiah 45:2&3.
The program was chaired by Keyie Ndang, a medical science student. Rev. Dr. S. Nungsang Jamir, pastor of Naga Christian Fellowship Kolkata invoked the opening prayer.
A meaningful exhortation was given by Sashiwapang Lanu, an IRS officer. He shared that change is a slow process which require patience and consistency in order to yield the desired outcome. Kumto Zhimomi, a BSc student from Asutosh College gave a speech on behalf of the freshers. Sangmai Chang and Livi Assumi were crowned as the Mr and Miss Fresher of NSUK 2016 respectively.
Alono Thorie gave the presidential address while Nungsangtoshi Aier, general secretary of NSUK highlighted the events and activities of the union and also expressed his gratitude to all the audience for their active participation.