Mokokchung Municipal Council to be constituted in the next few days

Felicitation of PDA Councilors of MMC, Tuli Town Council, Changtongya Town Council & Mangkolemba Town Council held

Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer announced that the Mokokchung Municipal Council would be constituted within two to three days. According to Longkumer, the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson will assign duties and responsibilities shortly. He encouraged the newly elected councilors, stating that “no portfolio is less important than the others,” and urged them to take up their responsibilities sincerely.

He made these remarks while discussing the basic procedures of the house during the felicitation program for PDA councilors of the Mokokchung Municipal Council, Tuli Town Council, Changtongya Town Council, and Mangkolemba Town Council, held at Town Hall, Mokokchung on 6 July 2024.

Longkumer also suggested that councilors ensure monthly meetings, as outlined in the rules of procedure, are sincerely conducted and advised the councils to formulate a plan for the conduct of business hours. He further urged the councils to establish committees and subcommittees and implement a check-and-balance mechanism.

Imkongmar Longkumer, MLA and Advisor, stated that the high command of the NDPP is rooted in grassroots support. He emphasized the responsibilities of the councilors, noting that they are the closest link to the government and are responsible for communicating the public’s needs. He urged the newly elected members to embrace transparency and accountability, listen to the concerns of the people, and communicate plans while fostering a culture of transparency.

Additionally, he encouraged the councils to be innovative, seek out best practices from other municipalities, and remain open to new ideas. He also stressed the importance of collaboration, advising the councilors to work together rather than individually.

Temjenmenba, MLA and Advisor, appealed to party workers to reactivate social media, emphasizing its role in informing the public about government achievements. Calling the elected members “messengers of the people,” he urged them to be humble and continuously learn to innovate and address social issues effectively. He highlighted Mokokchung’s long-standing lack of development and praised the PDA government’s efforts to bring development to the grassroots level through the elected councils. He urged the elected councils not to take their roles lightly, referring to them as history makers.

Meyisupong, Vice President of BJP Mokokchung District, urged the 15 PDA councilors to work together with the remaining three candidates, stating that they are also part of Mokokchung. The BJP Vice President noted Mokokchung’s reputation as the land of pioneers but lamented that the Ao community often acts as though they know everything and does not voice their rights. He urged the councilors to set the right foundation for future generations.

“Mokokchung people are still buying water to drink! This is a town!” the BJP Vice President exclaimed, urging the councilors to work hard to ensure Mokokchung catches up with the rest of the districts.

Mayangnungba, President of the NDPP Mokokchung Region, delivered the presidential address, emphasizing the importance of a regional party. He praised the PDA government under CM Rio’s leadership for eliminating the VIP culture and urged the councilors-elect to practice humility and engage with the local people.

Short speeches were also delivered by the Chairpersons of the Mokokchung Municipal Council and the three town councils – Tuli, Changtongya, and Mangkolemba.

The program was chaired by Repameren, General Secretary of the NDPP Mokokchung Region, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Bendang Walling, Youth Organization President of the NDPP Mokokchung Region. Liju Achumi presented a special song, and NDPP Working President N. Bendang Jamir, the convenor of the election committee, also thanked the party workers for the successful conduct of the Urban Local Body election.

MT