Lirmen, January 2 (MExN): Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (Ao Students’ Conference) first general secretary Semradangba Memorial Park was inaugurated by AKM President Jemti Longchar at Lirmen village under Mokokchung District on December 29.
Lirmen village which is approximately 90 kilometer away from the district Headquarter is the birthplace of AKM pioneer Semradangba. The Park project was initiated by a local group from the village called Humane Touch commemorating the Lirmen Students Union Platinum Jubilee.
While paying homage to the late leader the AKM president Jemti stated that AKM reputation and laurels are the sweats and sacrifices make by their pioneers who were the first torched bearers for Ao’s.
Longchar also lauded the Humane Touch for their generous contribution for making this project into reality and expressed his hoped that the Clubs will contribute more projects in coming days to come.
The AKM also honor the late General Secretary by giving him a new name Sentilong (in Jungli dialect) or Chentilung (in Mongsen dialect) which mean “Gem.”
Earlier the park was dedicated by Rev A Mar Pastor Lirmen Baptist Arogo. Short speech were also delivered by Lirmen Village Council Chairman, Family member of late Semeradangba and Semiyuba Longchar.
