KOHIMA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has complimented people of Wansoi village in Nagaland for adopting progressive gender policies.
In a tweet Rajya Sabha MP, S Phangnon Konyak informed that the women of Wansoi in Nagaland have been allowed to enter Morung and play log drum for the first time.
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In hitherto tradition, it never allowed women to even step inside a Morung.
The Morung is a key institution of the Nagas, and also the centre of the social life of unmarried male members of the society.
Morung is generally built on the edge of a steep slope to the highest altitude of the settlement area.
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It enables the Morung members to watch and protect their village from sudden raids and attacks of enemies.
Responding to the MP’s tweet, the Prime Minister tweeted: “A very important step, which will give a boost to dignity and empowerment of women. Compliments to the people of Wansoi village.”