Arunachal Pradesh minister calls for upholding rich tradition and culture of the state

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DIBRUGARH: Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung today called upon the younger generation of the state to follow their rich culture and unique customs. The minister made his appeal while speaking as the chief guest of the Pongtu Kuh festival organized at the Pongtu Ground in Changlang of Arunachal Pradesh.

While mentioning about the rich ethnicity, culture, and tradition of various ethnic groups of the state, Natung stated that it is very much necessary to preserve the rich ethnicity of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Home Minister allayed all misgivings related to the government’s move to frame rules under the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 following an order issued by the Gauhati High Court.

Natung came down heavily on certain quarters who, according to him, were trying to create misbeliefs and confusion among the society of the state. He assured that the governments, both at the centre and the state, will never take any step which is detrimental to the society. The minister also assured to set up a modern fire station and women police station in Changlang in the days to come.

In his speech as the guest of honour, Arunachal Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao dwelt upon the dual initiative of the central and the state governments to build modern infrastructure like road, railways, and airport for the state which according to him remained a neglected part of the country before the Modi government came to power.

Pongtu Kuh is the traditional festival of the Tutsa community of Arunachal Pradesh during which people from the community offer prayers to their deities and forefathers for a good agri season and good health of their near and dear ones. The Pongtu Kuh festival is an integral part of the socio-cultural life of the Tutsas which is celebrated every year in the month of April to get blessings for the tender millet plants in the Jhoom field.

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