Itanagar, June 15: The oath taking ceremony of the newly elected body of Wancho Council was held on Thursday at the Multipurpose hall at Longding in Arunachal Pradesh.
Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Works Department and Science and Technology Minister, Honchun Ngandam, spoke on the unity, strength and better understanding among the Wancho Community in the Wanchanu region which consists of the whole of Longding district.
Ngandam said that the Wancho Council, which is the apex body of the Community, has an important role to play in overall development in the region. There are 3 legislative assembly constituencies in the Wanchanu region with around 65 recognised villages. Since time immemorial, the Wanchos had been known for its unique tradition, culture, customs and rituals, he said.
MLA Tanpho Wangnaw, who was present as a special guest, stressed on the need for keeping up the rich tradition alive so that the future generation can draw inspiration from the community’s rich tradition and culture.
Earlier, the oath was administered by Chief Election Commissioner Banchuak Wangsu. Led by Advocate Somnai Wangpan, who has been elected as the new President, and Lemkai Rangkham, who had been elected as the new general secretary, the members of the new Council, whose tenure is till 2027, took the oath.
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