Guwahati: The North East Students’ Organisation Jalandhar (NESOJ) held its 9th general elections at St Joseph’s Convent School in Phagwara on 16.
Archita Dutta from Assam was elected as the organisation’s new president, marking a historical moment as the first woman to hold this position. This leadership empowers women and fosters inclusivity within the organisation.
The election saw representatives from all eight North Eastern States’ Unions/Organisations participating, highlighting the unity and collaboration within the diverse community. Dr. Themmeichon Chamroy, Dr. Yendrembam Krishnakumari Devi, and Mr. Laitphar Syiem formed the Nomination Committee that organized the event. The Nomination Committee Members and the outgoing President and Vice President, Himan Debbarma and Gebi Jisow, began the program by lighting ceremonial lamps. The election proceedings followed the NESOJ Constitution.
Following the election proceedings, the new executives for the 2024-2025 term were announced: President-Archita Dutta (Assam); Vice President- Alicia Kharbuki (Meghalaya); General Secretary- Oryan Lama (Sikkim); Assistant General Secretary-Kristi Mech (Nagaland); Finance Secretary- Daryll Cajee (Meghalaya); Assistant Finance Secretary- Tai Reniam Avi (Arunachal Pradesh); Cultural Secretary- Parikarma Thapa (Sikkim); Assistant Cultural Secretary- Agun (Tripura); Sports Secretary- Yemling Padung (Arunachal Pradesh); Assistant Sports Secretary- Palil Laishom (Manipur); Women’s Secretary- Juliana MS Dawngzuali (Mizoram); Media & Publicity Secretary- Raya Debbarma (Tripura); Assistant Literary Secretary-Sathavi Sale (Nagaland); Information & Database Secretary- Angshuman Chetia (Assam); Assistant Information & Database Secretary- Ishwarlal Rajkumar (Manipur).
Major Duzo Kiso administered the oath-taking ceremony, symbolising the new executives’ commitment to serving NESOJ with dedication and integrity. Laitphar Syiem, a member of the nomination committee, delivered a vote of thanks.
In her presidential address, Archita Dutta congratulated the newly elected team and expressed confidence in their ability to lead NESOJ. She emphasized the organisation’s commitment to its members across all eight states and highlighted key priorities for her tenure. These include formalising NESOJ’s registration, developing a dedicated website, establishing an emergency fund, creating a blood group database, and strengthening ties with governments and other organisations.
The North-East Students’ Organisation Jalandhar was established in 2013 with the motto “Integrity, Prosperity, and Excellence.” NESOJ aims to represent and support the interests of NorthEastern students in Jalandhar, Punjab, and foster a sense of community and unity among its members.
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