Morigaon Senior Citizens Association Deadlocked on Presidential Vote

Guwahati: The Morigaon District Senior Citizens Association met November 14 at the Morigaon District Journalists Association office. President Mahendranath Hazarika hoisted the flag to open the day-long event. State committee member Putul Chandra Deka lit the lamp to begin the tribute program.

Hazarika chaired an open meeting while Secretary Bhujen Deka outlined the session goals. Prasanna Kumar Barthakur, general secretary of the Assam State Senior Citizens Conference, addressed the crowd. He spoke about current challenges and the group's agenda. Former MLA Munin Mahanta attended. Morigaon District Journalists Association president Ajit Sharma and Morigaon District Sahitya Sabha president Dr. Harmohan Kalita joined the proceedings. Former president Mahendra Saikia was also there.

The association honored several local figures for their service. Researchers and social workers received formal recognition. Honorees included Tiwa researcher Maneswar Deuri and retired health officer Dr. Nakul Baruah. Social workers Bhupendra Nath Bordoloi, Manohar Patar, Abanimohan Deka, and Deba Bhuyan were also felicitated.

The delegates chose new leadership during the session. They elected Putul Chandra Deka as working president. Ponadevi Mahanta and Lakheshwar Bordoloi took vice-president roles. Bhujen Deka will serve as secretary. The presidential race ended in a stalemate. Hazarika and Dr. Harmohan Kalita tied with an equal count. The group will hold a special meeting later to break the deadlock.