In Longleng the 75th Indian Republic Day was celebrated with Advisor for Youth Resources and Sports S. Keoshu Yimchunger, as the Special Guest on 26th January 2024 at public ground Longleng. 

The special guest unfurled the National flag and delivered the Republic Day speech, took salute from the 6 parade contingents comprised of DEF Longleng, 12th NAP IR Chingtok, Village Guard, Bautung Government Higher Secondary school Longleng, Yingli College and 12th NAP IR Chingtok Pipe Band.

The highlights of the day long program includes folk dance Vangnyu Phangngola by Orangkong village and Folk song presented by Yachem Students, Unit Longleng. The penalty shootout exhibition match (male) was participated by the Police, DCs office, DRDA, Education, 12th IR Chingtok, PPC, PSC and LTSU. While in the women category: DC office, Medical, Education, BGHSS, Yingli College and Phomla Hoichem participated in the penalty shootout competition. The special guest inaugurated and visited the exhibition stall. The program culminated with retreat by DEF Longleng.

(DPRO and Manjong, IA Longleng)