Kohima: The Gorkha community gathered in Chümoukedima and Mokokchung this week to mark the 212th birth anniversary of Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya. This pioneer of Nepali literature earned the title of Adikavi for his translation of the Ramayana. The event drew students, youth, and community leaders to celebrate Nepali heritage.
In Chümoukedima, the Gorkha Students' Union hosted the event at the Town Council Hall. Former Council Chairman Thepfulhoutuo Shüya served as chief guest. Attendees watched a Khukuri Dance by the Singrijan and Khopanala Youth Association and a performance by singer Suraj Bhujel. John Dornal Chettri chaired the session, while GSUCD president Ajay Thapa gave the opening address.
The event took a serious turn as the union held a solidarity gathering for a minor survivor of sexual assault. Crowds demanded justice and stricter laws. Participants held signs and spoke out against abuse. Speakers declared that "Silence Protects Abusers, Speak Up" as their rallying cry. They demanded immediate legal action for the victim.
Mokokchung also hosted a large celebration at the local Town Hall. Additional Deputy Commissioner Atsungba Walling praised the community for its deep history of coexistence with the Ao people. He noted the strong ties built through marriage and respect. Guest of honor Ganesh Rai, from Lotus English Boarding School in Nepal, urged the youth to keep their traditions alive. The union honored HSLC and HSSLC toppers and distributed prizes from recent literary contests during the program.
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