Dr Mukul inaugurated the Tura peace flag-off programme

Tura, July 31: Meghalaya chief minister, Mukul Sangma today
inaugurated the “peace flag-off” programme at Tura in West Garo Hills.
An initiative launched by Garo Baptist convention in collaboration
with district administration to spread awareness for creation of a
suitable environment for peace in Garo hills.
Speaking at the flag-off programme Sangma said, “Sustainable peace is
the need of the hour. It is each one of us responsibility to create a
situation for peace”.
Terming that the present chaos and lawlessness in Garo hills as
“misfortune”, he said, “The government is in the process to identify
the root cause of militancy in Garo hills. This will give an idea to
the government to tackle the problem”.
Making a candid confession that frustration and anger has led to rise
in insurgency amongst a section of “misguided” youths, he said,
“Insurgency is a lucrative option for many youths, who do not excel in
their students. There is no competition to join insurgency and many
youths are being lured into such organisation”.
He added, “In is an endeavor of the government to introspective the
ground realities leading to rising militancy. We need to correct our
problem, so that we have a better future. It is our concern to look at
present situation and look forward for future generation”.
In an hour long address to youths and church members of different
denomination, he dwelt on the need and initiatives of the government
to tackle the problem. He told the gathering that the government has
launched various initiatives for sustainable development and harness
the potential youth energy.
“We should be prepared for unforeseen challenges. It is an onus on
everybody to safeguard the interest of our children so that they do
not get subjected to negative forces”, he added.
Focusing on social needs for youths Sangma said, “It is imperative for
different institutions to invoke the process of thinking in youths.
The youths should be given handholding and motivation. The
institutions and parents should work to instill strong faith, which
will make them better citizens”.(SP News)