K Dickson elected new Chairman of UADC
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, August 29 2017:
NPF councillor Dickson Kumrah from 4 DCC, Nungbi, was today unanimously elected as the new Chairman of Ukhrul District Autonomous Council (UADC) at ADC hall Phungreitang, Ukhrul .
Dickson Kumrah replaced former Chairman Dr Yaronsho Ngalung who resigned as UADC chairman on July 24 .
Before the election, presiding officer Wezope L Lohe read out the election rules of conduct under Manipur Hills Council Act .
Since K Dickson was the lone man to have filed his nomination on August 25, the presiding officer declared him as the Chairman of UADC .
After the declaration, the presiding officer administered the oath of office to Dickson Kumrah as the Chairman of UADC .
Notably K Dickson was elected as the leader of the house on July 24 .
During a brief interaction with the media after being sworn in, K Dickson stated that he will initiate the formation of the new office bearers in consultation with leaders of the NPF State unit at the earliest .
A major reshuffle is likely to take place including to the post of Vice-Chairman within September .
The Chairman added that he will mainly focus on the primary education system under ADC and bring transparent development in the district through public support.