
KOHIMA, APRIL 10 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio has lauded the people of Nagaland State for successful conduct of polling for the LS election in the State. A press note from the CMO’s office stated that “polling was peaceful all over the State and the process was conducted in a smooth and efficient manner, except for one polling station in Longleng.” “The high voting percentage which is above 84 percent is amongst the highest in the country so far and the electorate deserves appreciation for believing in democracy,” he said. The CM further congratulated the Election Commission of India, the State Election Department, the entire State Government machinery and all agencies who contributed towards the peaceful and smooth conduct of elections. “Most importantly, the people of the State, who have come out to participate in the most important exercise of democracy, the universal adult franchise, deserve to be commended. The electorate of Nagaland has once again reposed its faith on democracy and the people’s voice will be sounded though their vote,” he added.