Staff Reporter

ITANAGAR, Nov 23: In an unexpected turn of events, the Arunachal Press Club (APC) president Chopa Cheda has tendered his resignation from the post on Friday. Before offering his resignation, the incumbent APC president has announced Dodum Yangfo, Editor-in-Chief of Dawnlit Post, as acting APC president.
Cheda read out his resignation note amidst a gathering of emotional APC, APUWJand AEMA members. Cheda took the charge of one of the most challenging responsibilities of the state, the club (APC) presidentship on August 30, 2013. Within five years of his tenure, the state media have seen significant changes under his leadership.
“My resignation is solely based on personal reasons and it does not in any way imply that I was not satisfied with my association with the media fraternity,” Cheda said, in his resignation letter. Cheda has stepped into active politics, and declared his MLA candidature from 9th Chayangtajo Assembly (ST) Constituency.
“Do not think I am running away from the responsibilities of the fourth pillar of democracy; but, I am going to shoulder more responsibilities for media fraternity in years to come as a lawmaker with power in hand to fight for your causes in various platforms if I am ever elected,” an emotional outgoing APC president said.
Cheda shared his contributions towards the media persons’ welfare initiatives including registration of Press Club, enhancement of working journalists’ welfare fund.  “With the allocation of Rs 5 crore for the construction of the Press Club building along with a plot of land in the heart of the Capital city to which, I, on behalf of entire media fraternity of the state, remain indebted to the state government led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. I hope my successor will work with  the same zeal,” added Cheda.
He expressed hope that with the growing number of young journalists, the media fraternity will even grow more and contribute to the development of society.
“I thank each one of you for supporting me in my endeavour as the APC president for two consecutive terms. Your guidance and support will always be a reference point for me to work hard and responsibly,” he further added.
APUWJ president Amar Sangno, while briefing about Cheda’s contributions to the state media, said, “Your services to the press fraternity of Arunachal will remain peerless. You brought a significant change in state media for which entire media fraternity extends gratitude to you.”
Our best wishes will be with you always, Sangno said, adding, we do hope that you will be a successful politician like you were a successful President of Arunachal Press Club.

“Your presidentship stint which started from 30th August 2013 till this day will remain unparalleled and unsurpassed,” said APUWJ president.

Acting President Dodum Yangfo, while accepting the resignation letter and acknowledging the responsibility given to him, said that he will try to replicate Cheda’s way of working for the welfare of the state media and sought for support from each and everyone. 
Advisor APC and former president Taba Ajum, while lauding the contributions of Cheda for the welfare of press fraternity in the state, said that under his leadership lots of problems pertaining to media houses and journalists were solved. 
“Your contribution towards state media will always be remembered,” Ajum said, while wishing him a better future. 
AEMA president Mukul Pathak said, during Cheda’s 4 and half year stint as president APC, Arunachal media witnessed a lot of positive changes and streamlining of the system. 
Senior Journalist Tongam Rina lauded the straightforward nature and decision making ability of Cheda. She wished him a better future and urged him to continue serving society. 
Former APC general secretary Taya Bagang, journalists Sanjay Mosing, Nellie Manpoong, Jackson Tayeng and Tagu Ningee also spoke and extended best wishes to Cheda. Cheda will formally declare his candidature as a contesting MLA from  9th Chayangtajo Assembly (ST) Constituency on 30th November,2018 at Seppa, East Kameng.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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