Meghalaya Chief Minister Advocates Community Pride Without Hatred Towards Others
Meghalayas CM Conrad Sangma emphasizes community love and respect for diversity at the centenary celebration of the Meghalaya Hindu Mission.
Shillong, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called for communal harmony, secularism, and mutual respect during a speech on Wednesday. Speaking at the centenary celebration of the Meghalaya Hindu Mission in Mawrphlang, Sangma emphasized that loving one’s community should never translate into hatred for others.
He highlighted the importance of unity and respect for various religions and cultures as essential for societal progress and welfare. “We must love our community, but not hate others,” he stated, noting that every community contributes to Meghalaya’s social fabric and plays a crucial role in the state’s development.
The event was also attended by Minister of Arts and Culture Sanbor Shullai and MLA Paul Lingdoh. Sangma praised the mission’s century-long philanthropic efforts, stating that organizations dedicated to public service help foster peace, harmony, and understanding among communities.
Reflecting on the state’s achievements over the past eight years, the Chief Minister pointed out that government initiatives have been directed towards the welfare of all citizens, regardless of their community or background. He remarked that every religion shares a common message of service and brotherhood.
Sangma welcomed the participation of various cultural groups, including indigenous communities, in the centenary celebrations. He urged the youth to embody the event’s message in their daily lives, emphasizing values such as compassion, integrity, and helping those in need, which are shared across different religions.
The Meghalaya Hindu Mission was established in 1926 as the Hindu Conference Orphanage to support marginalized sections of society and promote social welfare. Its founding objectives included establishing an orphanage for abandoned children, setting up schools and libraries for needy students, combating untouchability and other social practices, and providing vocational skills to empower women.
Over the decades, the mission has contributed land for public and community purposes, including approximately 27,425 square feet for various uses, such as land for the Mawrphlang Presbyterian Church and the widening of Mawrphlang Road.
The mission’s homes for boys and girls in Lower Mawrphlang are registered child care institutions under the Juvenile Justice Act. These facilities provide shelter, food, clothing, education, medical care, and recreational opportunities for children in need, supported by government foster care grants.
