Kohima: While the Covid pandemic continues to haunt the country, a group of ministers and MLAs from Nagaland gathered to lift the citizens’ spirits with their baritone voices.
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, and MLA Toyang Chang, all four came together to sing a gospel hymn to cheer people up. While the former three played the guitar, Chang was at the drums.
"Everyone is going through a difficult time because of the pandemic. Let us hope and pray that Almighty God will heal us," read a message at the beginning of the video.
The 3:34 minute clip featuring the four Nagaland legislators singing and playing musical instruments was first shared on Twitter by deputy chief minister of Nagaland, Y Patton, who 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."
Since being share, the video is going viral earning scores of likes, plaudits and hearty reactions.