Members of Dimapur Gorkha Union (DGU) during the silver jubilee celebration at Kuda village youth hall on October 28.
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 28 (MExN): To mark 25 years of its inception, Dimapur Gorkha Union (DGU) organized a short programme at Kuda village youth hall on October 28.
DGU president, Kumar Subha in his speech briefed on the inception of DGU, the challenges and success story of the union.
He also lauded and thanked all who have tirelessly worked for the community, while extending jubilee greetings to the community. He encouraged the community to take the history ahead and continue to work hard by introspecting and retrospection.
Brief history of DGU was delivered by DGU executive member Swapna Dewan Rai where she mentioned that in the year 1997 an ad-hoc committee was setup for the welfare of the Gorkha Union that paved the way for the formation of DGU.
She mentioned that the union, over the years, has undertaken various welfare activities for the betterment of the Gorkha community. Other activities carried out for the welfare of the community in particular and society in general was also highlighted.
She also congratulated and thanked the founders, leaders, advisors, executive and members who tirelessly worked for the welfare and goal of DGU.
Short speeches were delivered by DGU vice president Chandra Subba, DGU chief advisor Rahul Chetri, Gorkha Student Union Dimapur (GSUD) Imnatula Chetri and others.
The programme was chaired by DGU press and publicity secretary, Rashmi Subba, invocation prayer was proposed by DGU advisor, reverend B Vinod Rai.
Highlights of the celebration include cultural dances by Kuda village unit, Signal Angami unit, Lengrijan unit and Rangapahar unit and special songs were presented by Notun basti unit and Samir Khanal. Later, vote of thanks was delivered by DGU finance secretary, LB Gurung.
