HYA election
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 24 2014 :
Laldawnlien Varte, Zothanmawia and Songneilien Songate have been elected as the general president, vice-president and general secretary of the Hmar Youth Association (General Headquarters) for the term 2014-16 during the HYA special conference cum general election held yesterday at Sielmat Community Hall, CCpur.
Various Hmar artistes like Gloria Khawlhring of Semikah music band fame and James Pakhuongte enthralled the delegates with their soulful numbers.
Three Hmar distinguished citizens were honoured during the function.
Outgoing general president of HYA Ghqs Zothanmawia presented a memento and shawl to Lalmalsawm Sellate, editor, Hmasawnna Thar (Hmar dialect daily), SN Ngurte, Hmar writer and Thankhum, an altruist.
Besides, Hmangkhumlien Songate, Lalramsiem, Ruolchunghnung, Upa Laltlanmawi and Lalthangkima F Tusing were elected as the asst secy, information secy, art & culture, finance secy and treasurer respectively.
Rev Lalneikhup Hmar administered the oath taking ceremony after the RO Albert Thangthasiem Nungate announced the names of the elected members.