Khonthungia Odyuo was elected as the Chairperson of the Bhandari Town Council (BTC) in a meeting of the newly elected members convened at the conference hall of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari on 6.7.2024.
Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Furhesie Nyuwi, in a swearing in ceremony administered the Oath of affirmation to the elected members in accordance with Section 60A of the Nagaland Municipal Act. 2023.
After the Oath of Affirmation by the members, the Deputy Commissioner presided over the election of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson for the Town Council as per Section 12 (3) and 23 of the Nagaland Municipal Act. 2023, in the presence of the Additional Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer, ULB Election, Bhandari, Longdiba L.Sangtam NCS and MLA 40th A/C Bhandari, Achumbemo Kikon.
Khonthungia Odyuo and T. Likao Odyuo, both from NPF party were elected as the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson respectively with 2/3 majority support.
The DC, Wokha Furhesie Nyuwi and MLA, Achumbemo Kikon, congratulated the elected members for emerging successfully against their opponents in their respective wards.
The two also expressed gratitude and lauded the ADC & RO, Bhandari and his team of officers for conducting the ULB election in free and fair manner with peaceful atmosphere.
The 9 elected members will represent the 9 wards of Bhandari town as the first team of Councillors since Bhandari Town Council was launched in the year 2016.
(APRO Bhandari)
