New Delhi, October 6 (MExN): The bye-election to fill the vacancy created in the 43-Tapi Assembly Constituency (AC) under Mon district of Nagaland will be held today. The bye-electionis was necessitated due to the passing of Noke Wangnao on August 28, who had been representing the constituency since 1974 and was serving as the Advisor for Social Welfare, Nagaland. The poll will witness a 'straight' contest between the ruling NDPP and the INC. The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) is fielding Wangpang Konyak while the Indian National Congress’ (INC) has put up Wanglem Konyak as their candidate.
Clean Election Movement appeals for altering counting date
The Clean Election Movement of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council has meanwhile appealed to the Nagaland Government to consider the request by the KBBB on altering the date of counting votes which falls on a Sunday, December 3. The resolution taken to oppose the proposed date by the youth is a clarion call for maintaining peace and harmony by taking cognizance of the sentiments expressed legitimately by the community, a press release from the NBCC stated.
The Clean Election Movement (NBCC) supports the idea of altering the day of counting the votes as it infringes the religious duties of the members who will be involving in the process, it stated. It further said that conducting this exercise without considering the resentment of the community would further invite unnecessary disruptions for the smooth functioning of the Bye-Elections. Further the movement also would like to remind all the elected MLAs to deliver what they have promised in the last 2023 Election, it added.
The movement meanwhile appealed to all voters, candidates and political parties to maintain peace and not resort to any unlawful activities.
