By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Dec 22: In a gesture of goodwill ahead of Christmas, the United Democratic Party (UDP) on Monday donated Rs 1 lakh to Reach Shillong Ministries during a pre-Christmas celebration held at the party office on Boyce Road, Laitumkhrah.
The cheque was handed over by UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh to Rev. Reuben G. Laloo of Reach Shillong Ministries as part of the party’s outreach initiatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Lyngdoh lauded the Reach Shillong Ministries for its commendable service to society, particularly its efforts in working for the welfare of underprivileged children.
“I was surprised to see that the Ministries are carrying out several activities for the welfare of underprivileged children,” Lyngdoh said, appreciating the organisation’s commitment and dedication.
On the other hand, Rev. Laloo delivered a Christmas message and highlighted the various activities undertaken by Reach Shillong Ministries for the upliftment of children and the community at large.
The celebration also featured the distribution of gifts and chocolates to young children. Christmas hymns and songs were performed by children of Reach Shillong Ministries, Marba and Friends, and the Beats and Melody group from Nongshilliang.
A cake-cutting ceremony was also held as part of the pre-Christmas programme in the presence of UDP general secretary Titosstarwell Chyne, who chaired the event, vice president Allantry F. Dkhar and party MLAs Kyrmen Shylla, Renikton L. Tongkhar and Mathew Beyondstar Kurbah.
