The Langpangkong Students’ Conference (LKM) celebrated its foundation day under the theme of “Clean Election” at the Chuchyimlang Town Baptist Church Jubilee Memorial Hall on June 21.
Delivering the welcome address at the programme, LKM president Imlinok recounted the history of the LKM and its founding pioneers — Lt. LL Yaden Merangkong, Lt. Obangtemjen Chuchyimlang, Lt. Imsongto Merangkong, and Lt. L Pangersowa Jamir Akhoya. Paying tributes to the pioneers, Imlinok said the four leaders came together with a shared vision on 22nd July 1948, striving for the unity and upliftment of students from Langpangkong for a brighter future.
During the event, the LKM conferred the late L Pangersowa Jamir Trust Award for Academic Excellence to Akummeren Longkumer Wameken and Mereninla Pongen Mongsenyimti. The award carried citation and cash prize for the toppers.
MGHSS PGT Dr. Yashizungla Yaden was the special guest, while the “Clean Election” theme was addressed by Pastor Temjen Longkumer of Nukshiyim Baptist Church, and Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM) general secretary Satemmongba shared words of encouragement.
The special guest spoke about how technology and artificial intelligence have brought new knowledge, but emphasized the importance of using them wisely. She advocated for the inclusion of vocational skills in education and urged that such knowledge be promoted by the government.
AKM general secretary Satemmongba expressed appreciation for the LKM, stating that it has always extended a hand to AKM in its efforts to uplift the student body and support various initiatives for the betterment of society. He commended the LKM for its role in addressing critical issues, such as school visitation and the shortage of teachers, LKM Road Coordination Committee for infrastructure inspection of ongoing NH-02 and Foothill Road etc, halting illegal taxes, advocating for reservation review through the 5 Tribes Committee etc. He emphasized the need for both organizations to stand firm and continue working diligently for these vital causes.
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Associate Pastor of Chuchyimlang Town Baptist Church Imti offered a prayer of thanksgiving and blessing for the foundation day and award winners.
The second session of the event featured a “Clean Election” theme prepared speech competition. Among the top 7 finalists, Temjenzulu from Akhoya Students’ Union secured the first position and Sangtoba from Merangkong Students’ Union secured the second position.
Theme speaker, Pastor Temjen Longkumer emphasized that clean election is aligned with God’s will, reminding that honesty and integrity should govern society. Without these values, he said pride, selfishness, and disrespect will prevail. He elaborated that true understanding lies in knowing that standing firm for integrity can never be a loss.
The speaker further urged upon the village councils and students’ unions to stand firm for clean and honest elections and to reject the practice of selling votes.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by LKM vice president Ardangsen, followed by a closing prayer.
