Our Correspondent
Kohima | February 11
With a little over two weeks before the state heads for polls, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Nagaland has initiated poster campaign to increase qualitative participation in terms of ethical and informed voting and electoral and democracy education to the people.
Nagaland will go to polls on February 27. Counting of vote has been scheduled for March 3.
Different types of posters bearing catchy words, including Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) information, have already been dispatched to the respective districts by CEO Nagaland.
Slogan
The slogan of posters include: “Knock! Knock! I am democracy. Can I be your friend?”; “Don’t slumber. Participate! Your vote is valuable/precious”; “Today’s right action will decide our bright future”; “This is our moment, let’s grab it and use our freedom of choice wisely”; “Clean election is no more a dream. It’s a reality”; and “Let’s vote for peace and democracy.”
It may be mentioned here that the Election Commission of India (ECI) directs all registered electors to ensure qualitative participation in terms of ethical and informed voting on day of poll as a responsibility.
Earlier, CEO Nagaland appealed to all government departments and credible civil societies to join hands with election department and partners to carry out the work of voter education and awareness campaigns all over Nagaland.
In Nagaland, Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Icons have been creating awareness on electoral participation, ethical and informed voting across the state.
State SVEEP Icons speak
“There is no greater power than the power of the voter. Your vote and my vote will decide our future for a better Nagaland.” – Marina Kiho, reigning Miss Nagaland & State SVEEP Icon
“Let us use the freedom to vote & elect the best leaders to lead us into a brighter future.” – Vilokali Zhimomi, Miss Nagaland 2016 & State SVEEP Icon
“People with disabilities matter. Let’s make our vote count.” – Diethono Nakhro, disability rights activist & State SVEEP Icon
“I am going to vote for my future, will you?” – Esther Natso, Kohima SVEEP Icon
“Who we elect is a reflection of who we are. Elect the one who will fulfill your dreams, not your pockets.” – Ayusang, Mokokchung SVEEP Icon
“Be responsible today, claim better tomorrow; choose clean election, vote and be counted, together we can make it happen.” – Mülüvesalü Keyho, Phek SVEEP Icon
“Clean election starts from you and me. Let’s believe it, let’s achieve it.” – Dr. Apeny W. Khuvung, Wokha SVEEP Icon
“Have a vision. Make the right decision, opt for clean election.” – Zehovire Avi Kechu, Dimapur SVEEP Icon
“Nagas, time to redeem our glory! Vote responsibly today and live a finer tomorrow.” – Kaheli Chopy, Zunheboto & Pughoboto SVEEP Icon
“Electoral participation is the responsibility of all citizens.” – Thonjiliu Pamai, Peren SVEEP Icon
“Don’t sell your vote. If you do, you are selling your future.” – Lemei Konyak, Mon SVEEP Icon
“Greater electoral participation is a must for a stronger democracy.” – Litila L, Kiphire SVEEP Icon
“Little drops of water make a mighty ocean. One vote can make a mighty change.” – Moasenla Oungh, Tuensang SVEEP Icon
“Multiple registrations in electoral roll is illegal and punishable. Help in cleaning the electoral roll.” – K. Limei Phom, Longleng SVEEP Icon
