Wakotphai MDC takes oath
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 26 2016:
The newly elected Member of District Council from 8-Wakotphai DCC, Seilen Lhoujem was sworn in today by T Manihar Singh, Additional DC Kangpokpi.
The oath taking ceremony was attended by Haokholal Hangshing, Chairman, ADC Sadar Hills, Thangjakam Misao, Vice Chairman, ADC Sadar Hills, Executive Members and Members of the district council apart from DLOs, SHADC, Kangpokpi officials and staff.
Seilen Lhoujem was elected in the 8-Wakotphai By-Election conducted recently defeating his rival BJP candidate with 396 votes.
Reverend Y Haokip invoked the blessing prayer for the newly sworn in Member.
Haokholal Hangshing, Chairman, ADC Sadar Hills while welcoming the newly elected Member said with the introduction of Seilen Lhoujem into the ADC, the total strength of 26 Members including the two Government nominees is completed.
He urged the newly sworn in Member to work devotedly and collectively with the administration for the welfare of the people.
Additional DC, Kangpokpi, T Manihar Singh urged all the Members of the ADC to work collectively for the welfare of the peo- pie.
He assured to provide maximum cooperation and support towards the district council administration.
The newly sworn in member, Seilen Lhoujem expressed his sincere gratitude to local ML A Nemcha Kipgen, Chairman Haokholal Hangshing and his colleagues, village chiefs, youths and his supporters on his success.
He assured to work sincerely for the welfare of the people and provide absolute cooperation and support towards the district council administration.
A tea party organized by the Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council administration marked the event.