Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 13, 2010:
In the election of the office-bearers of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) held on March 10 at the TNL hall, Ukhrul, Solomon Ningshen and Rock Wungmayon were elected as the president and the speaker respectively.
Five candidates namely, Solomon Ningshen, Jonathan Kashung, Weapon Zimik, P Kazingmei and Yangmaso Raising vied for the post of president, and two candidates for the post of Speaker, namely, Rock Wungmayon and Shangam Shipo.
There were only one candidate each for the post of VP and Dy Speaker, namely, Ngamreishang Tuikhar and MC Shangreising Ningshen respectively.
The newly elected president said, his main objectives would focus on public welfare, preservation of customary laws, traditional and own culture.
He would also give emphasis to eradication of corruption amongst us, and improving education system prevailing in the hill areas, while striving to maintain peaceful co-existence.