HVA organises blessing programme

Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, Dec 15: Hungpung Village Authority (HVA) on Tuesday organised a blessing ceremony for Samuel Risom, NPF intending candidate for the upcoming Manipur Assembly election 2022 at Ilongshim Community Hall, Hungpung village.
Speaking on the occasion, Samuel Risom, former MLA and working president of Central Naga People's Front (NPF) stated that the popularity of NPF has been increasing over the years in the hill districts of Manipur for upholding tribal rights.
"The vision of NPF is to protect the Nagas and tribal people while other political parties hardly accommodate tribal interest in their political agendas", he asserted.
He also expressed his confidence that NPF will secure more seats in the forthcoming Assembly election.
During the event, Headman, Wungngayung Peter along with Hanga (VA members) from 32 clans of Hungpung village  invoked divine blessing on Samuel Risom. Caretaker chairman, Dr Yaronsho Ngalung and NPF Ukhrul Division general secretary, Kharingyo Shimrah also spoke on the occasion.
The programme was attended by former ADC members, HS Ngamsung, Thanchipem Jagoi and HA Vareishang; representatives of NPF Ukhrul Division, intending NPF candidates (ADC Elections), public leaders and headmen from neighboring villages.