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Kohima, Aug. 13 (EMN): Minister of Higher Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along, on Saturday said Naga youth lack commitment, consistency and persistence, adding that the society needs leaders who can be humble and consistent with dreams for the people.
He was speaking during the launch of a book "A year of Inspiration" written by Nyambemo Lotha Naga and published by Heritage Publication House at D/Cafe in Kohima.
Along maintained that a society needs to take the best out of the worst experience, patiently listen to all and not be judgmental of regions and people, but inclusive as people to reach the dreams and aspirations of the generations of the people and the land.
He shared that everyone has a part to play by living everyday with commitment, doing good and serving people.
Towards this, he stressed on the need to build a new generation for the future of the people with humility, prayerfulness and commitment.
While lamenting the division in the society, he maintained that the identity of a person is ineffaceable and challenged the people to work for unity without factions.
Further, he maintained that if anyone thinks they are deprived, it should be known in the right way so that everyone can do something to help.
‘If anyone thinks they are strong or forward, it doesn't mean they are greater,’ he said, adding that the people need to work together as a community.
The publisher's note was presented by Dr. Launusangla Tzudir, who said the book is about ‘overcoming’.
Meanwhile, the author of the book said that he started writing as a hobby during university days as a student leader, and started sharing his thoughts with friends on various social media platforms over the years. He said that he got a lot of encouragement to publish his thoughts but kept procrastinating until he met with a serious car accident in 2019.
He maintained that it was God's saving grace that pulled him out from the clutches of death, which not only humbled him but also made him realise how fragile life is. In an attempt to glorify His grace and to leave something worthwhile behind, he decided to publish it.
Further, he said the title "A year of Inspiration" in a nutshell, was intended to give “maximum meaning with minimum words”.
It was informed that the book will be available for sale at Crossword, The Common Room, Ete Coffee and D/Café in Kohima.