DIMAPUR — Former Lok Sabha candidate Hayithung Tungoe Lotha has lauded State Election Commissioner (SEC) T John Longkumar and his team of officials for the successful conduct of the recently concluded urban local body election in an "outstanding, excellent and unbiased, democratic manner".
In a press statement, Hayithung also thanked the various units of security agencies, village council officials, and community-based organisations for working around the clock, as well as the media for covering the election fairly.
Further, he congratulated all the elected councillors and urged those who lost not to be disheartened.
Citing his personal experience of being defeated three times consecutively in elections, he said that his competitive spirit remains alive until the day he attains victory.