Mokokchung, 15th November, 2025 (www.nokinketer.in): In Mokokchung Town, the Ao Senden organised a solemn condolence programme on 12th November 2025 at the main Police Point to pay the last homage to the late Imkong L. Imchen, Advisor for Information and Public Relations and Soil and Water Conservation, who passed away on November 11, 2025.

            The gathering brought together several prominent organisations, including the Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM), Watsu Mungdang and the All Ward Union Mokokchung Town.

            Representatives from each organisation paid rich tributes to the late Imkong L. Imchen, recounting his many roles as a public servant, legislator and community leader. Speakers highlighted his enduring influences on the social and political development of the Ao community and the state at large.

            The final rites for the departed leader were held on November 13, 2025, in his native village, Mangmetong. The funeral ceremony saw the attendance of state legislators, senior government officials, party workers, village elders, community leaders and well-wishers from across Nagaland.

            During the service speakers reflected on the late Imkong L. Imchen’s long and distinguished public leadership, describing him as a principled and visionary leader who dedicated his life to the welfare of the people; his contributions to governance, public policy and rural development were particularly acknowledged.

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