Tuensang, November 23 (MExN): The Extra Assistant Commissioner Administrative Headquarters of Chare under Tuensang district celebrated its Golden Jubilee (1968-2018) at the Office premises of EAC Office on November 20 with Muthingnyuba Sangtam, MLA for 52 Longkhim-Chare AC gracing the function as special guest.
A host of dignitaries from different civil society, heads of offices from different Departments, village council representatives, DBs, GBs, Church workers, Tribal Hoho representatives, Student leaders, invitees and well wishers attended the celebration.
Chare administrative post was set up in 1956 as an Area Bench Court. In 1960 it was upgraded to Area Superintendent. Finally, in 1968 it was upgraded to full-fledged Circle Officer. Thereafter, in 1975 the old Chare town was shifted and established in a present location.
Addressing the programme, Muthingnyuba Sangtam, MLA congratulated the ADC Longkhim, EAC Chare and the public for making this celebration a grand success. He called upon the various Departmental Officers to dedicate and efficiently work together for ensuring transparency and development in the area. He also asserted that the Departments must be committed in delivering services to the community. Sangtam further apprise the DBs and GBs to cooperate with the local administration so that law and order would be maintained in the area.
In his welcome address, Kupeusing Meru, EAC Chare credited the celebration as a significant milestone in the history for the government and the public of Chare area. Earlier, the special guest unveiled the jubilee monolith and souvenir, and BYE Choir presented a song. Special cultural dances were presented by Trongar, Chare and Kiding village dancing troupes.