The 75th Republic Day was celebrated at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on 26th January 2024. Minister, PHED & Cooperation, Govt. of Nagaland, Jacob Zhimomi unfurled the National Flag and read out the Republic Day Speech.

The Minister gave away the Certificate of merit to the winners of Poetry Writing Competition, Sentinaro Jamir and Odichung Jamir. The competition was held on account of 16 Days Activism against Gender Based Violence on the theme “United Invest to Prevent violence against Women and Girls” an initiative under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Mokokchung. 

Altogether 9 Parade Contingents took part in the March Past; DEF Mokokchung, 2nd NAP Alichen, 13th NAP (IR), Home Guards, Ex-Servicemen, NCC Fazl Ali College, NCC Mayangnokcha GHSS, Bharat Scout & Guides and 2nd NAP Pipe Band with Parade Commander, Benrio Shitio, Asst. Commandant 2nd NAP, Alichen and Mangjai Phom 2nd in Command. 

Highlights of the programme includes, Martial Arts Demonstration by Mokokchung District Martial Arts Association, Cultural Presentation by Mopungsanger Ola, Ungma village and Tug of War match between Ladies Club, Mokokchung and Lady Officers, Mokokchung. Later the Minister inaugurated the Exhibition Stalls.

Earlier in the day celebrating the occasion, different departmental institutions and NGOs visited District Hospital and District Jail.

(Lanukaba, IA Mokokchung)