Nagaland ministers and MLA sing gospel hymn to give hope to people

Team Udayavani, Jun 18, 2021, 2:12 PM IST

As the country fights the second wave of COVID-19, Ministers and MLAs in Nagaland have come together to give hope to people with the power of music. A few MLAs and ministers from the north-eastern state lifted the citizens’ spirits by singing a gospel hymn.

The adviser to urban development and municipal affairs, Dr Nicky Kire, minister for planning and coordination Neiba Kronu, and adviser to the department of Power Tovihoto Ayemi played the guitar while MLA Toyang Chang played the drums.

Sharing the video on Twitter, deputy chief minister of Nagaland Y Patton wrote, “We are sailing in stormy weather, but this song lifts our spirits, reminds us that it isn’t forever, and gives us the inspiration to fight on and know that the Almighty is with us.”

We are sailing in stormy weather, but this song lifts our spirits, reminds us that it isn't forever, and gives us the inspiration to fight on and know that the Almighty is with us. Kudos to Sh @tovihoto, Sh @neibakronu, #DrNickyKire, and Sh #ToyangChang for this beautiful song! pic.twitter.com/yKo8qKqWmC

— Yanthungo Patton (@YanthungoPatton) June 16, 2021

The video soon started doing rounds on the internet, garnering various reactions.

No matter we are daily bread farmers or politician, we are all God's Children. We must praise and worship Him of whose mercy we are still breathing. Everything belongs to God. We own nothing except our souls. So help the poor needy people in this bad times. God bless you all ??

— BJPKM NAGALAND (@BJPKMNagaland) June 17, 2021