NDPP Kohima region president and chairman NHHDL, Prasielie Pienyü congratulated Ruokuovolie Rutsa on his victory and pointed out the NDPP’s strong position in the recently concluded Urban Local Bodies (ULB) election as a testament to public confidence in the party and chief minister Neiphiu Rio’s leadership. He was speaking at the thanksgiving programme of Ruokuovolie Rutsa, the newly elected Councillor of Ward-3 North Block under the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) on July 11.
Reiterating Rio’s assurance of support to all councillors in the development of the city, Pienyü acknowledged the challenges awaiting the councillors after a 20-year hiatus in ULB elections. He encouraged the newly elected councillors to work diligently for the progress of the city and its residents. Ruokuovolie Rutsa, in his speech lauded the peaceful conduct of the recently concluded ULB polls as a triumph of democracy.
Rutsa, who contested against two other candidates, credited his victory to the collective efforts of voters and party members, expressing his gratitude to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, NDPP president Chingwang Konyak, and Advisor School Education & SCERT, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, among others.
Addressing a gathering at the Capital Convention Centre, Rutsa promised to serve the ward and the city tirelessly for the next five years. He emphasised the ward’s diversity, which covers five colonies—Pezielietsie, Keziekie, Gaurilane, Kenuozou, and Mission Compound. Highlighting the presence of various Naga tribes and residents from outside the state, Rutsa called for unified efforts to enhance the ward.
General secretary, NDPP 10 Northern Angami /AC, Neingusalie Khruomo, in a short message, urged Rutsa to excel and make Ward-3 exemplary within the Council. Pezielietsie Colony chairman Roko Angami also spoke at the programme.