CHANDEL: The new Village Authority leaders of Liwa Khullen village for the 2025–2032 tenure were formally installed and blessed on Saturday at the Liwa Khullen Village Community Hall in Chandel district, Manipur.
The newly installed Village Authority members are Ts. Warkhudin as Eruwng/Chief, Th. Manikham as Rampuh/Senapati, Th. Robert as Khula/Khuwpuh, Ts. Koningsha as Lula/Lhupuh, Ts. Morwill as Minpuh/Mantri, Ts. Monichung as Lerpuh/Pakhangla, R. Kharchung as Mharpuh/Meitei Lambu, Ts. Biren as Ramthingpuh/Chingshangla, Th. Ajoy as Raarpuh/Langching, Th. Danyson as Veenpuh/Wangkhera, W. Fairyman as Nepuh/Nahara, R. Abraham as Sanuwpuh/Ningonla, Th. Hringam as Chiipuh/Jupar, Th. Kohong as Shapuh/Shilung, and Ts. Bechung as Thepuh/Keirung.
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Ng. Benithan, president of Sirti Upa Ruh (Monsang Tribe Union), administered the oath of office to all the elected and installed leaders in accordance with the constitution of Sirti Upa Ruh, which is based on Monsang Naga customary law and village administration.
According to Monsang Naga customary leadership traditions, there are 15 leadership positions in the Monsang Naga village administration, collectively known as ‘KHUWNGSANG’ in the Monsang Naga language.
Rev. Fr. Friny Peter Anal, assistant priest-in-charge of St. Thomas Mission Centre, Purumtampak, offered the blessing prayer for the newly installed Liwa Khullen Village Authority leaders.
The ceremony marked the formal assumption of responsibilities by the newly installed Village Authority, which will oversee the administration and leadership of the village for the 2025–2032 tenure.
With the Pham Eka completed, Liwa Khullen has not only chosen a new council but also renewed its connection with its traditions and heritage. The newly installed Authority members now carry the responsibility of protecting the land, preserving customs and leading the village forward in unity.
The ceremony was attended by Monsang village chiefs, church elders, public leaders, social workers and representatives of various Monsang organisations, including SUR, SER, SSR and STS.
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