Artax Shimray is new TNL president
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Pamreiso Shimray
Ukhrul, October 02 2013:
In a rather peaceful polls of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) conducted on Tuesday, Artax A Shimray was elected as the new president amidst the Tangkhul Aze Longphang abstaining from voting.
A 59-year old social activist Artax A Shimray was declared elected as the new president of TNL.
He bettered his two other rivals Weapong Zimik and NK David.
SD Reisang has also been elected as the new vice president and Pemting as the new deputy speaker.
The new TNL council will hold office for a period of five year.
Though the elections concluded peacefully, Aze Longphang expressing their displeasure over the killing of Konathan Kashung abstained from voting.