The apex students union of the northern region of Ukhrul District elected Somipam Vashum of New Tusom as its new president for the tenure 2021-24.
TFM Ukhrul Correspondent
Raphei Katamnao Long (RKL) is a conglomeration of 45 villages from the northern part of Ukhrul District.
The apex students union body of the northern region of Ukhrul District elected Somipam Vashum of New Tusom as its new president for the tenure 2021-24. Out of 136 vote cast, Somipam Vashum recieved 63 votes defeating his two opponent candidates K. Paomi and Hashokmi Khongreiwo who secured 38 and 35 votes respectively.
In the election for the post of General Secretary, Rewardee Sasa of Longpi Kajui secured 83 votes to become the new General Secretary of RKL for the tenure 2021-24. He defeated his opponent candidates Tuiyo Haorei who manage to secure 52 votes.
Chief Election Commissioner of RKL, Sorin Khaleng informed that Danny Muilung of Peh was elected as Vice President uncontested along with Lanno Mawon of Chingai as Finance Secretary and Worreisem Yangya of Paorei as Education Secretary for the tenure 2021-24.
Outgoing president of RKL, R. Wongam expressed gratitude to Rapheinao for the cooperation and support extended during their tenure and appeal to the gathering to extend the same undivided cooperation and support to the new incoming team for the glory and betterment of Raphei region.
Vice President of TNL, Tuisem Kamkara, President of TKS, Shimri Raising, President of TNWL, SA. Ramnganing, Chairman of Ato Longphang, Dearson Chamroy, Ex-President of RKL, Ramlung Shatsang and Ex-President of RKL, Mayonmi Wungkhai were the observers of today’s election which was held at the office compound of Tangkhul Naga Ato Longphang, Ukhrul.