The 25th anniversary of the establishment of EAC HQ. Sakshi was celebrated on 15th November 2024, with MLA, A. Pongshi Phom 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 his sincere gratitude to all the leaders who have worked with great vision tirelessly for the creation of this EAC Hq. and asserted that they had a strong conviction and vision to establish the administrative unit for the growth and development of the people. Stating that it is the bounded responsibility of all, he appealed to the people to carry and move forward for expansion and development of the establishment for the benefit of the people. “While doing so let us also reflect as to where we have benefited and where we have failed, and analyse all measures and come up with a strict agenda for the good of all”, he said.

For the development and extension of the establishment, he urged the citizens to give active co-operation to the government officers and staff, and try to make use of all welfare plans and policies of the government judiciously.

Pongshi also requested the government officials to be responsible in their professions and urge all to contribute and build a vibrant establishment through their dedication and sacrifice.  The district is blessed with good road connectivity, where basic needs are available and it is one of the most preferred places for posting in eastern Nagaland, he added.  

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 and sincere contribution of the government servant posted here.

In his short speech, Deputy Commissioner Longleng, W. Manpai Phom said bringing government administration to our doorstep is a crucial one, and the day is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on and review our 25 years of service without concentrating on celebration or amusement.

Starting in Shakshi Village and other outpost villages, where permanent officers are not placed, matters will be handled by the district administration on a rotating basis until full-fledged officers are assigned, and only if we all work together as a team will it advance, the DC said. Additionally, Manpao urged the officers attending this program to pay particular attention from the block level, and thanked the organisers for planning this event so that everyone can gather and socialise in the grassroot level.

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 include a special song by Lichai and Y.Phom and folk dance performed 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.

 (Manjong IA Longleng)