MOKOKCHUNG — The Ao Lanur Telungjem has formally launched its apex youth organisation during a programme held at Aor Kilem in Mokokchung town under the aegis of the Ao Senden on Thursday. The historic initiative was aimed at unifying and empowering the youth of the Ao Naga community. The Ao Lanur Telungjem would operate as an interim body until its constitution is finalised. During the interim period phase, the president of the Mokokchung Town Lanur Telungjem (MTLT), Imnaonen, would serve as convener, while the president of the Dimapur Ao Lanur Telungjem (DAYO), Tia Longchar, would be the co-convener. The Ao Lanur Telungjem would operate under the Ao Senden. It aspires to unify and mobilise the youth across Ao youth organizations, ensuring their active participation in shaping a just and progressive community. Speaking at the launch programme, the president of Ao Senden, Marsanen Imsong, emphasised the critical role of youth in shaping the community’s future. He underscored the traditional importance of youth in Ao Naga village governance, which would be reflected in the organisation’s constitution. A constitution drafting committee led by Imlikumzuk Longkumer has been constituted. Marsanen Imsong also stressed the need for the Ao Lanur Telungjem to remain steadfast in...