Longleng, August 31 (DIPR): The 55th death anniversary of Lt. Bautung Phom was held at Auditorium, Bautung Government Higher Secondary School, Longleng on August 29.
In Commemoration of his 55th death anniversary a monolith was erected at PPC Hall in Longleng town. Parliamentary Secretary for Land Resources & Excise, BS Nganlang Phom, President ENPO S. Khoiwang Wangsha and President PPC, P. Chingan Phom graced the occasion as the chief guest, guest of honour and special guest respectively.
The ENPO awarded a certificate recognizing the leadership of Lt. Bautung as one of the most visionary leader of the Eastern Nagas who has transformed dreams into reality. The programme was chaired by A. Chingu Phom President Tamlu Buhu while welcome address and introduction was done by Rev. Dr. Anjo Keikung Chancellor, North East Christian University (NECU).
Besides the speeches of chief guest, guest of honour, special guest and Deputy Commissioner, 24 other dignitaries, NGOs and Public leaders spoke at the programme. This day long programme was organized by Tamlu Citizen and family members of the departed leader.
The chief guest unveiled a monolith of Lt. Bautung Phom at PPC hall while the Executive Secretary, Phom Baptist Christian Association, Y. Nuklu Phom dedicated the monolith. Lt. Bautung was one of the 16 member Naga Delegation who went to Delhi for creation of Nagaland statehood on July 26, 1960. He was also the Interim Body Member (IBM) from 1961 – 1962 and the first Phom Kilonser of NNC from 1956 – 1958.
Bautung also served as a teacher at GMS Longleng from 1958 – 1960. The Present GHSS Longleng was named after him. He was assassinated in 1962.
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