NPF stakes claim to form Ukhrul council
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Ukhrul, June 19 2015 :
The 17 NPF members of ADC with the support of one independent MDC in Ukhrul district have staked claim to form the NPF led Ukhrul Autonomous District Council on Friday.
The MDCs called on the deputy commissioner of the district and requested him to administer the oath of office as soon as possible.
This was stated in a press release issued by Dr Yaronsho Ngalung.
Dr Yaronsho Ngalung, elected from 15-Tungou DCC, was chosen as leader of the council house in a meeting of the newly elected ADC members held at Ukhrul on June 17, 2015.The meeting also elected Advocate KS Thanmi, elected from 22-Loutei Riha DCC, as the Deputy Leader of the council house.
The 17 newly elected NPF ADC members along with party leaders escorted the Chairman designate to the Deputy Commissioner's office to submit the stake claim letter.
The Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul extended a warm welcome to Dr Yaronsho and his team and had a friendly discussion on burning issues concerning the district.
In the letter submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul, Dr Yaronsho had made specific mention requesting to administer the oath to all newly elected MDC members at Ukhrul district HQs as soon as possible.