Students advised to uphold virtues of their forefathers

Nokchasashi Kichu addressing the students during the 50th anniversary celebration of Chungtia Students' Union Kohima on Saturday.

• KOHIMA —  Expounding that today’s fast-pace technology has eclipsed the esteemed age-old virtues of the forefathers, students were told to reconnect with their roots and reintegrate those values in their daily lives and create a better future for generations to come.
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• This was stated by Nokchasashi Kichu, additional secretary to the government of Nagaland, during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Chungtia Students' Union Kohima (CSUK) held at State Academy Hall in Kohima on Saturday on the theme "Yayim Shilu (returning to its original state)."
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• Speaking on the theme as the special guest, Kichu emphasised the need to introspect the glorious achievements made by the past generations. He stated that reconnecting with their ancestral roots, values and principles would allow them to reflect on the foundation of who they are.
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• He reminded how the forefathers held deep respect for traditions, customs stating that their lives were grounded in moral values such as respect, integrity, humility, and responsibility.

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• “The way they communicated, interacted with each other and embraced their communities was a reflection of the strong ethical codes they followed, and these values formed the backbone of our community,” he reminded.
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• He, however, expressed that there have been a shift with the passage of time as the age-old values have started to fade into the background in today’s fast-paced technology-driven world. He lamented that the emphasis on respect, personal responsibility and community cohesion has weakened and that people today are digressing from the core principles that once held the community together.
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• He, therefore, urged the students to look back and reflect on the wisdom of their ancestors, reconnect with their roots and reintegrate those values into daily lives by “reawakening the respect for traditions, reinvigorating moral compass and honour the legacy of forefathers and create a better future for generations to come.”
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• During the programme, speeches and words of encouragements were also shared by I Temsü Kichu, the first president of CSUK; president of KSUK, Rongsenlemba Kichu; president of Ongpangkong Students’ Union, Tinumayang Longchar; convenor of Jubilee planning committee and L Alongba Imchen, convenor.
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• Bible reading and opening prayer was led by Tiameren Kichu, in-charge of Kohima Chungtia Fellowship, and prayer for the students was led by Jemeremla Longchar Golmei. Songs were also performed by Sentien Kichu and Kohima Chungtiatsür Telongjem.
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• Earlier, the jubilee souvenir was released by K Sentisüba Longkumer, treasurer of CSUK.