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| 1945 – 1947 || Vacant || N/A | | 1945 – 1947 || Vacant || N/A | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 24 October 2023
The Honoured Elder is the ceremonial Head of State of Mel-akkam. Elected annually, the Honoured Elder serves as a mediator and representative of Mel-akkan interests abroad, but does not play an active role in executive governance. The incumbent Honoured Elder is Pujari Adhineta.
List of Officeholders
Ancient Period
| Period | Officeholder | Party |
|---|---|---|
| c. 2600 BCE – c. 2575 BCE | Pujari Nayaku | N/A |
| c. 2575 BCE – c. 2560 BCE | Tarava Vat'tan | N/A |
| c. 2560 – c. 2550 BCE | Veci Undivan | N/A |
| c. 2550 BCE – c. 2100 BCE | Vacant | N/A |
Mughal Era
| Period | Officeholder | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1561 CE – 1593 CE | Muhammad Abdul Babur | N/A |
| 1593 CE – 1509 CE | Ismail Yaqoub | N/A |
| 1509 CE - 1558 CE | Hamid al-Farhan | N/A |
| 1558 CE – 1590 CE | Tolub Om'ma | N/A |
| 1590 CE – 1617 CE | Pani Om'ma | N/A |
| 1617 CE – 1649 CE | Mansour Om'ma | N/A |
| 1649 CE – 1678 CE | Ali al-Abbas | N/A |
Modern
| Period | Officeholder | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 – 1945 | Netaji Maina Kathina | Progressive Party |
| 1945 – 1947 | Vacant | N/A |
| 1947 – 1963 | Ucitam Khaline | Progressive Party |
| 1963 – 1978 | Gata Nayadu | Progressive Party |
| 1978 – 1991 | Pramukh Yata | Progressive Party |
| 1991 – 2006 | Antam Prasana | Independent |
| 2006 – 2019 | Kala Calam | Independent |
| 2019 – Present | Pujari Adhineta | Coalition of Independents |