Kiumuhean H of Tetso College won the district-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Competition held at C-Edge College, with 31 students from seven educational institutions participating.
Kimkhailiu of Patkai Christian College secured the first runner-up position, while Anoli S Awomi of C-Edge College finished second runner-up. The winners will represent the district at the state-level competition.
Funded by Mera Yuva Bharat, Chümoukedima, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the competition aimed to promote youth participation in democratic processes and familiarise students with parliamentary practices and civic responsibilities.
Participants were assessed on their knowledge, presentation, argumentation and parliamentary conduct by a panel comprising Dr. Salikyu Sangtam of Tetso College, Dr. Amongla N. Jamir of Dimapur Government College and Dr. Wapanginla Ao of C-Edge College.
T Lemlila Sangtam, NCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Chümoukedima; Dr. Chubatola Aier, principal emeritus of C-Edge College; and Kepozo, recipient of the Best Responder Award at the national-level competition in 2025, encouraged students to become informed and responsible citizens.
The programme also featured a presentation on youth leadership and a video on the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026.
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