New team of TUN during 1st annual general session of TUN on June 23. (Morung Photo)
1st General Session adopts four-point resolution, announces new team
Our Correspondent
Kohima | June 23
The Tenyimi Union Nagaland (TUN) adopted a four-point resolution at its first annual general session held at Angami Gazetted Officers’ Krotho (AGOK) Badze, Meriema, on June 23, reaffirming support for the Nagaland Tribal Hobos Coordination Committee (NTHCC), demanding action over the killing of six Nagas in Manipur and crimes against women and children, and support promotion of the Tenyidie language.
Among others, it welcomed the initiatives and endeavour of the NTHCC in “fostering Naga unity and brotherhood for protecting and safeguarding the rights, interests and aspirations of the Naga people.”
The TUN also strongly condemned the killing of six Nagas in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, alleging that they were murdered “in an unimaginable, ruthless and inhuman manner by heartless Kuki militants.”
Accordingly, it demanded that the Governments of Manipur and India, along with law enforcement agencies, immediately identify and arrest those responsible and ensure that they are awarded the highest punishment permissible under the law.
“Delay in delivering justice may invite serious repercussion,” the resolution stated.
Expressing grave concern over the rising incidence of crimes against women and children in the State, the Union stated: “We are of the view that the inability of the law enforcing agencies to deliver justice in time is directly encouraging criminals involved in perpetrating these heinous crimes.”
The Union further demanded swift justice in every case of sexual abuse against women and children.
In another resolution, TUN appreciated the efforts of Ura Academy in promoting and developing the Tenyidie language up to the university level, including postgraduate and PhD programmes.
It further resolved to extend its full support to Ura Academy in promoting and developing Tenyidie as a medium of communication among the Tenyimi communities in particular and the Nagas in general.
The Resolution Committee Convenor Khinyi Woch presented the resolutions, which were unanimously adopted by the house.
KT Vilie to lead
TUN for 2026–2029
Meanwhile, TUN Nomination Committee Convenor Thejao Vihienuo announced the new team of office bearers for the 2026–2029 tenure, headed by KT Vilie as President and Khriehuzo Lohe as General Secretary.
Other key functionaries include Vice President Khinyi Woch; Joint Secretary Kerang; Publicity and Information Secretary Neidilhoutuo (Neibu) Sechü; Social and Cultural Secretary K Mark; and Treasurer Atathu Thurr.
The TUN Executive Members are Ado Nyusou, Soutsütho Amonn, Eyekhowe Tara, Vezohü Tunyi, Rusovil John, Meshenlo Apon, Gwanyelo Keppen and Pausu Zeliang.
The act of blessing for the new team was led by Dr Fr Solomon Vizo, Director, DBS Hostel, Kohima Science College, Jotsoma.
Earlier, the session was chaired by Mishento Apon, while Ayhulo Kemp, Associate Pastor, RBCK, invoked God's blessings. TUN General Secretary Dr Tumda Newme presented the Union report. Mezoma Youth Organization and Shetsüyi Rüho & Hüzüyi Chotso presented folk songs.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Atathu Thurr, while Rev Dr Mongzeung Mpom, President, ZBCC, pronounced the benediction.
Er Kropol Vitsu, MLA and Advisor for Prisons, Printing & Stationery; MLAs Kevipodi Sophie and Dr Neisatuo Mero; former NLA Speaker Chotisuh Sazo; and several other dignitaries were also present at the session. Vilelie Khamo, Class-I Contractor, assisted the programme as patron.
