ENPUM officials along with others during release of revised
constitution in Mokokchung town on Saturday.
- MOKOKCHUNG — The
Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Mokokchung (ENPUM) officially release the
revised constitution during its 52nd executive session held at the treasurer's
office in Mokokchung town on Saturday.
- The revised constitution was released by Henlei Phom,
president of the Eastern Nagaland Churches Fellowship (ENCF), who also
dedicated the momentous occasion with a prayer. The event witnessed the
presence of ENPUM officials, representatives from the six federating tribal
unions as well as members of the Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union Mokokchung
(ENSUM) and the Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation Mokokchung (ENWOM).
- Speaking at the programme, ENPUM president, Y Among Yim, and
the general secretary, Nohochem Sangtam, highlighted key aspects of the revised
constitution. They emphasised that the new constitution aims to modernise
governance, foster inclusivity and strengthen the cultural identity of Eastern
Nagaland’s tribal communities.
- The updated document was expected to address emerging
challenges while promoting unity and collaboration among the people.
- A key focus of the revised constitution was to ensure a
strong sense of community and responsible governance.
- Nohochem Sangtam outlined some major points in the new
framework, emphasising its role in fostering stronger connections among the
Eastern Nagaland family.
- The key provisions included regulation of fundraising and
societal naming from 2025 onwards. It was decided that no individual would be
allowed to raise funds or form societies using the name of eastern Nagaland
without proper authorisation.
- Another resolution was adherence to new rules, wherein in it
stated that all individuals from eastern Nagaland residing in Mokokchung would
be required to abide by the newly established rules and guidelines set forth in
the revised constitution.
- The release of the revised constitution has been widely
welcomed with stakeholders recognising it as a step towards better governance
and a stronger, more unified Eastern Nagaland community.
