AMPATI, May. 03 (MIPR):

Dr. Sangma was accompanied by his wife, Dikanchi D. Shira, and his entourage comprising of Abdus Saleh, Parliamentary Secretary in-charge Home, Zenith M. Sangma, president, District Congress Committee, Dhabal Barman, former minister, Mahendraganj, and MDCs LD Shira, Premanda Koch, Nripendra Koch, and Boston Marak, among others.

The function was chaired by former MDC, Binvichand D. Sangma.

The Chief Minister, while addressing the gathering, expressed delight at being received at his birth place and later his constituency saying: "I accept all these felicitations and honours that you have given me with a humble and grateful heart. I am so happy that you all have supported me for these four years to look after your welfare and address the grievances of our people."

Stressing on the need to observe matters in a new light, he said that the government is initiating new ideas and initiatives to improve the implementation of government schemes and projects in the state.

Stressing on the need to harness the energy and vibrancy of the youth, he said: "I have thought of new initiatives for all our potential youth."

He said that since independence, the government had introduced many schemes and projects to uplift the lifestyle of the general populace but due to inefficient administration many did not bear fruit.

Calling upon officers of the state to work in tandem so as to enable uniform growth in the spheres of development, he further stressed on popular inclusion and said that all decisions regarding implementation of schemes and projects would include that of the people of the region.

Prominent citizens of Ampati delivered speeches including Gospel G. Sangma, Gopal Kishore Koch, Rana B. Sangma, Debendro Hajong and Leonard M. Sangma, besides others.

Other invitees present were Abhisek Bogotia, SDO (Civil), Ampati, WG Sangma, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Ampati, Alphonse A Sangma, former CEM, GHADC, Dr. Dazy K Sangma, Medical and Health Officer, Ampati and BR Marak, DAO, among others