Sadar Hills CSOs Elect New CoTU General Secretary, Appoint Additional Vice Chairman Ahead of Crucial Consultative Meet

In a significant political development in Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, key civil society organizations (CSOs) have unanimously elected a new General Secretary for the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) Sadar Hills, along with an additional Vice Chairman. The decision comes ahead of a crucial Kuki-Zo leaders' consultative meeting scheduled for April 1 at Kangpokpi District Headquarters, focusing on the ongoing Kuki-Zo Separate Administration movement.

The leadership transition was necessitated by the resignation of former General Secretary Lamminlun Singsit due to personal family commitments. Following extensive deliberations among leaders from Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, Sadar Hills Chiefs' Association, student bodies, Kuki Women's Union, and various tribal organizations, N. Sehjalien Gangte was unanimously elected as the new General Secretary.

Gangte, a resident of Kangpokpi District Headquarters, has been a steadfast advocate for the Kuki-Zo community. He has served in multiple capacities, including as Secretary in CoTU’s relief committee and as Joint Secretary in its executive body. Notably, he previously held the position of General Secretary of Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills in 2015, further cementing his leadership credentials.

Additionally, Thangkhomang Chongloi of Haijang village has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of CoTU. Currently in charge of Youth Affairs under Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, Chongloi is recognized as a dynamic youth leader, consistently vocal about the responsibilities of young people in shaping societal progress.

The newly elected General Secretary and Vice Chairman were dedicated by Rev. Mangkholen Kipgen, who also sought God's blessing and guidance in their leadership.

This leadership restructuring comes at a pivotal moment, with the April 1 consultative meeting set to bring together top Kuki-Zo Council leaders at KBC Centre Church Hall in Kangpokpi District Headquarters. The gathering is expected to address critical issues surrounding the community's push for a Separate Administration, setting the stage for key strategic discussions and future directives.

As the movement gains momentum, the newly elected leaders are expected to play instrumental roles in steering the aspirations of the Kuki-Zo people toward a definitive resolution.