World Meetei Council Restructures Manipur Unit, Announces New Leadership

Lakhipuronline Digital Desk – The World Meetei Council (WMC) has officially announced the restructuring of its Manipur unit. As part of this transition, the previous team has been dissolved, and new office bearers have been appointed. This decision, made by the Central Executive Committee (CEC), came into effect on November 15, 2024, with the aim of improving organizational efficiency and furthering WMC’s mission to preserve and promote Meetei culture and heritage.

New Office Bearers

The newly appointed leadership team includes:

• President: Y. Shyam Khuman (Moirang)
• Vice Presidents:
  • Ratan Khaidem (Sugnu)
  • Phairembam Basanta (Moirang)
• General Secretary: Abujam Aboy Meetei (Ghari)
• Joint Secretary: Nongmeikapam Samuel (Jiri)
• Finance Secretary: Chanthoi Aheibam (Sugnu)
• Secretary, Information and Publicity: Sanjram Joy Lairenjam (Nambol)
• Joint Secretary, Information and Publicity: Roshan Moirangthem (Khangabok)
• Secretary, Art and Culture: Ayekpam Shyamkumar Singh (Moirang)
• Child Welfare Secretary: Bikash Oinam (Sawombung)

Youth and Women’s Wings Formed

Youth Front:

• President: Tonjam Somorjit Singh (Sinam Khun)
• Vice President: N. Lamjingba Luwang (Khoiru)
• General Secretary: Khundrakpam Bishan (Khangabok)
• Joint Secretary: Thaunaojam Santosh (Thoubal)

Women’s Front:

• President: Rajkumar Shakhitombi Devi (Moirang)
• Vice President: Memcha Angom (Kangchup)
• General Secretary: Nandarani Ningthoujam (Kakching)
• Joint Secretary: Jimika Kumam (Moirang)

Legal, Advisory, and Executive Positions

• General Secretary, Legal: Devadutta (Imphal)
• Joint Secretary, Legal: Jogindro (Imphal)
• Advisors: Bina Nameirakpam (Sunusiphai), Yelam Debeshwor Singh (Nambol), and others.
• Executive Members: Khangembam Basanta (Phouchakhai), Ratan Konjengbam (Jiri), and more.

Message from the Chairman

Col. Gokul Chandra Singha, Chairman of WMC, urged all members and stakeholders to cooperate and support the newly appointed team in achieving success. He also extended appreciation to the outgoing members for their dedication and contributions to WMC. The council remains committed to the progress of the Meetei community and the preservation of its rich cultural heritage.

For inquiries, contact: wmc.cec@worldmeeteicouncil.org or 9818616644.