New ANSAM executives assume office
Source: Chronicle News Service

Senapati, January 31 2025: The newly appointed executives of All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) assumed office on Friday at the Association's secretariat in Senapati district.

The new office bearers are president - Th Anteshang (Maring), general secretary - Isaac Charenamei (Liangmai), vice president Bosco Kashung (Maram), assistant general secretary -Singson (Thangal), education secretary - Joyful (Anal), games & sports secretary - Longmei Rex Chujaenthaipou (Rongmei), social & cultural secretary - Zebulun (Chothe), finance, secretary - Jessy Inpui (Inpui), information & publicity secretary Sochuingam (Tangkhul) ; Assembly affairs speaker - Andria (Anal), deputy speaker -Karang Paul (Maram), and deputy secretary - TP Dining (Rongmei).

In a solidarity message, Naga Women's Union president Ch Priscilla Thiumai, commended ANSAM for its proactive role in advocating for student welfare.

She highlighted the critical role of youth as a productive and responsible citizens, emphasising their potential to drive meaningful change.

She referred to the students' body as the custodians of the Naga student community and encouraged the new leadership to aspire for greater achievements.

Outgoing president Luikang Luckson delivered an emotional farewell speech, expressing his deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the ANSAM president.

He acknowledged the progress made during his tenure, despite the challenges and unfinished initiatives.

He reflected on his vision for positive change and expressed confidence that the foundation laid by the outgoing team would be strengthened by the incoming leadership.

Luckson urged the new team to pursue excellence, embrace innovation, and make a meaningful impact during their term.

Meanwhile, newly appointed president, Th Angteshang Maring, in his address, committed to upholding the legacy and dedication of past ANSAM leaders.

He assured that the new leadership would operate with integrity, sincerity, and a deep understanding of the Naga cause.

He emphasised the importance of inclusive decision-making through thorough consultation and strategic approaches to address prevailing issues, including the Indo-Naga political situation, while remaining dedicated to student welfare and empowerment.

The programme concluded with a dedicatory prayer led by M Mashangtei, former pastor of New Eden Baptist Church, invoking blessings for the new leadership's journey ahead.

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