SENAPATI, OCT 13: The Senapati District Students Association (SDSA) on Tuesday elected its new executive council for the 2026–2028 tenure unopposed, with all 11 posts filled without a contest.
The election was held at the NPO Conference Hall in Senapati following the scrutiny and withdrawal process on Monday, during which all candidates were found eligible.
Chief election commissioner T. Henry Chawang announced the results during the declaration programme, stating that all candidates had been elected unopposed following a mutual understanding among the association’s federating units.
The newly elected executive council is headed by Asahrii Clement K as president, with BK. Thaiba as vice-president and A. Kajiikho as general secretary.
The other elected members are K. Nelson, assistant general secretary; E. Siasilakpe, finance secretary; D. Chorow, education secretary; H. Puthon, social and culture secretary; Namkoi, information and publicity secretary; R. Johnstone, games and sports secretary; Francis Ngouning, assembly speaker; and Gaithonlung Chawang, assembly secretary.
Outgoing president Saloni Tony expressed gratitude for completing his tenure and thanked the federating units for their continued cooperation and support. He expressed confidence that the new team would take the organisation forward during its two-year tenure.
Newly elected president Asahrii Clement thanked the federating units for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the district-level student body. He pledged to work for the welfare and betterment of the student community.
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The election was conducted by a commission led by T. Henry Chawang as chief election commissioner, K. Hopeson Mao as presiding officer and YK Njoying as returning officer.
The newly elected executive council members received their certificates during the programme. Pastor Wipibou of Zeliangrong Baptist Church, Senapati, led the blessing of the new council.