VS Atem named Dy Ato Kilonser of GPRN
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, January 04 2024:
Senior NSCN (IM) leader, Lt Gen (Retd) VS Atem VC, Member of Collective Leadership has been appointed as the Deputy Ato Kilonser of the Government of the People's Republic of Nagalim by president (Yaruiwo) Q Tuccu GPRN on Wednesday.
An order issued to this effect by the president of the GPRN stated that the appointment was made on the advice of Ato Kilonser Th Muivah and in consultation with the Collective Leadership in view of "National necessity" and to further "strengthen" the administrative functioning of the GPRN.
The oath of allegiance and secrecy will be taken up on January 8, said the appointment order.
The newly appointed Dy Ato Kilonser of GPRN, VS Atem belongs to the Tangkhul community.
VS Atem is a native of Talui village, under LM Block of Ukhrul district.
He joined the Naga army in 1973, after he graduated from St Anthony's College, Shillong.
He served as a Private in the Naga army and later he became the chief of the army (Longvibu) in 1989 until retirement in 1999 .
In a span of more than 50 years, VS Atem has served the Naga army in various capacities as Kilo Kilonser (Home), Kiya Kilonser (Defence), Chaplee Kilonser (Finance), Convenor Steering Committee and also as Emissary to the Collective Leadership.
He is a prominent member engaged in the ongoing talk between the Government of India and NSCN (IM) .