LIKABALI, SEP 30:

The Lower Siang District Unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS-LSDU) observed its third Foundation Day at the Conference Hall of the Circuit House here on Wednesday and elected a new executive body for the 2026–29 term.

Koi Taipodia was elected President, with Dr Jumnee Rina and Bahen Doye as Vice Presidents. Mibom Dirchi was elected General Secretary, Mamoni Taipodia Assistant Secretary, Kirmani Nyicyor Treasurer and Dr Senpe Taipodia Convenor.

Outgoing President HR Bado announced the new office bearers and urged them to carry forward the unit’s efforts to identify and nurture literary talent among young enthusiasts.

The APLS-LSDU was formed on September 30, 2023, as a district unit of the APLS, with Bado and Nyatum Doke serving as its founding President and General Secretary, respectively.

Reports highlighting the unit’s activities and achievements over the past three years were presented by Bado and Dr Senpe Taipodia. Bado also shared selected poems from his new collection with the gathering.

The newly elected President Koi Taipodia thanked members for entrusting him with the responsibility and sought the continued guidance of his predecessor. He also expressed confidence in receiving the cooperation and support of the new executive members in carrying forward the activities of the society.