TMNL vexed with long delay in holding ADC election
Ukhrul Correspondent6 Mar 2024
TMNL president Themaso Tallanao questioned the intention behind inordinate delay in conducting the ADC elections for the past three years.
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TMNL president Themaso Tallanao questioned the intention behind inordinate delay in conducting the ADC elections for the past three years.
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