John Longkumer assumes office as state election commissioner of Nagaland
KOHIMA: T John Longkumer officially took office as the state election commissioner (SEC) of Nagaland on Thursday (March 07).
A swearing-in ceremony was held at the conference hall of the Nagaland civil secretariat in Kohima.
The proceedings were conducted by Kenilo Apon, commissioner and secretary of urban & municipal affairs, with Nagaland chief secretary J Alam, administering the oath of office.
The announcement was made through a release by the Nagaland department of information and public relations (DIPR).
Longkumer's appointment to the esteemed position was made on January 30, with his extensive experience and distinguished career serving as the foundation for his selection.
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A seasoned professional, Longkumer brings with him a wealth of expertise, having served as a retired IPS officer of the 1991 batch from the Chhattisgarh cadre.
Prior to his appointment as Nagaland state election commissioner, Longkumer held the position of director general of Nagaland police, where he served until his retirement in January 2023.
Longkumer's tenure as state election commissioner is anticipated to bring forth new strategies and initiatives aimed at ensuring the integrity and transparency of electoral processes in Nagaland, further bolstering the democratic framework of the state.