The 25th anniversary of the establishment of EAC HQ Sakshi was celebrated on November 15, with A. Pongshi Phom MLA as the special guest at EAC HQ Sakshi under Longleng district.
The programme began with an invocation by Associate Woman Pastor, Yongphang Baptist Church.
In his address, Pongshi Phom expressed gratitude to all the leaders who have worked with great vision tirelessly for the creation of the EAC Hq. Mentioning that it was the bounded responsibility of everyone, he appealed to the people to carry and move forward for expansion and development of the establishment.
Pongshi also requested the government officials to be responsible in their duties and encouraged everyone to contribute and build a vibrant establishment through their dedication and sacrifice.
He also called upon the people of Sakshi circle to take a strong commitment with personal responsibility for the betterment and upliftment of this administrative unit, and was hopeful that the Aspirant Sakshi block would develop to greater height through the cooperation and active participation of the people.
Short speech was delivered by Deputy Commissioner Longleng, W. Manpai Phom.
Short speeches were also delivered by ex-MLA and former president, Phom Peoples Council M. Shami Angh, president Phom Peoples Council, president EYSU, VCC Ukha village, president VCC and VDB Association Longleng and BDO Sakshi on behalf of the officers under Sakshi.
Highlights of the programme included special song by Lichai and Y.Phom and folk dance by Yangching village (male) and Auching village (female).
Vote of thanks was delivered by SDO (C) Longleng, EAC incharge of Sakshi Hq. Welcome address was delivered by VCC Sakshi and the programme was chaired by Chinge C and Manphen A.Keikung.