Source: The Sangai Express / Azonnah Zasper
Tamenglong, July 24 2009:
Governor Gurbachan Jagat accompanied by his wife visited Tamenglong district today.
The Governor was accorded a warm reception by representatives of different organisations, officials of district administration, public leaders and social workers.
Traditional dance and music were also presented to welcome the Governor and his wife.
Different organisations including Zeliangrong Baudi, Zeme Pui Baudi, Zeliangrong Pui Baudi, All Zeliangrong Students' Union, Tamenglong district, Indigenous Democratic Front, Zeliangrong Youth Front, VACC Tamenglong District, Senior Citizens' Forum and Zeme Council submitted memoranda to the Governor.
During his maiden visit to the district, the Governor discussed development works and fund implementation in Tamenglong district with district level officers.
He also interacted with public leaders.
On the other hand, Tamenglong District Working Journalists' Union has decried the Government's act of not allowing the press to cover the Governor's visit fully.
"Such visit of the head of State to a place like Tamenglong is very rare and we, the press have been eagerly waiting for this day.
But we are disheartened and request all concerned to cooperate with the fourth estate in future", said a member of the Union.