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In his keynote speech, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Prestone Tynsong traced the root of the land issue to the early 1820s, when land in this region was handed to the British administration. He mentioned a current parallel case in Tura where 200 acres still remain under Government ownership, requiring residents to operate on lease agreements and pay premiums to the Government. He emphasised that Saitsohpen stands in contrast, as the Government has given back the entire 128 acres back to the Elaka, not as lease land but as complete ownership. He described Saitsohpen as the “brain of the subdivision” due to many Govt. Offices being present in this area and praised the dedicated efforts of the Dorbar, the Elaka leadership, and the people who persisted for decades