In response to law and order concerns, financial hardships, and the need for peaceful celebrations, a consultative meeting was held on Thursday regarding the upcoming Yaoshang festival. The Kakching District Bar Association organized the meeting at its office within the Kakching District Court complex, collaborating with various civil society organizations and student bodies.
Presided by Nongmaithem Modhu, President of the Kakching District Bar Association, the meeting included key figures such as Sub-Divisional Police Officer Kh. Hemabati, and presidents of local business and cultural associations. Representatives from numerous organizations, including student unions and women’s groups, were present.
After extensive discussions, the meeting reached a consensus: during the Yaoshang festival, no individual or group may block National Highways, State Highways or inter-village roads for donation collections, and forcibly halting vehicles for this purpose is prohibited. To promote safe practices, the meeting also planned to conduct awareness programs for children and youth. Legal actions will be taken against any violations, including road blockades.
Additionally, cultural activities were addressed, with a specific resolution that Thabal Chongba, a traditional dance, must conclude by 11 PM to minimize disruption to academic activities. Although only two days are officially designated as holidays for the festival, extending holidays in schools and colleges was also discussed.
The meeting resolved to request the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police, Zonal Education Officer, and District Transport Officer to implement necessary measures to ensure that rules are followed and public services operate smoothly during the festival period.
