Members of the Rengma Mothers' Association and others gather
for a peaceful rally in Tseminyu on Wednesday.
- DIMAPUR — Raising
serious concerns over what it described as a growing threat to the well-being
of the community, the Rengma Mothers’ Association (RMA) has submitted a
memorandum to the district administration of Tseminyu, highlighting the
alarming rise in incidents of child abuse, molestation, drug addiction,
alcoholism, and other anti-social activities in the district.
- The association, in its statement, said that The pernicious
influence of these activities is eroding the social fabric, endangering our
children, corrupting our youth, and jeopardising the future of our entire
community.
- It said that, in response to this escalating crisis and to
galvanise community awareness and action, the RMA organised a peaceful rally on
Wednesday to serve as a collective voice against these destructive forces,
fostering greater awareness among all residents of the district and imploring
every individual and authority to give serious, critical thought to these
pressing issues.
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- “We believe that the eradication of such social evils is not
merely a task for the administration or specific organisations but requires the
conscious effort and participation of every member of society,” the statement
read.
- The RMA appealed to the administration to recognise the
gravity of this situation and to move forward decisively, forming a genuine
partnership and working hand-in-hand with the Rengma Mothers' Association and
other concerned citizens to combat these menaces effectively.
- “We urge you and your administration to give this matter the
highest priority and to formulate and implement robust strategies aimed at
removing these sources of social destruction from our district,” it said,
adding that the primary, urgent focus is on proactive intervention, stringent
control measures, and preventative strategies.
