The Senior Citizens’ Forum, Imphal East, observed the International Day of Older Persons at Dharmalaya Hall, Brahmapur Nahabam, with Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh as chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Th. Satyabrata Singh expressed concern over the declining practice of caring for elderly parents and the changing social values in Manipur. He urged younger people to uphold the traditional values of treating elderly family members with love and respect.
The Speaker called for dedicated government schemes and wider awareness programmes for senior citizens, stressing that concern for their welfare should extend beyond annual observances. He also said steps were being considered to establish a dedicated hall for senior citizens in Wangkhei and suggested a special welfare package for older persons.
The programme was presided over by Senior Citizens’ Forum, Imphal East president G.A. Ravichandra Sharma. Wangkhei MLA Thangjam Arunkumar, Lamlai MLA Khongbantabam Ibomcha and Kshetrigao MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan attended as guests of honour.