Nagaland districts set for smooth and peaceful conduct of election

Wokha, April 17 (MExN): In view of the general election to the 18th Lok Sabha 2024 which is to be conducted on April 19, Wokha district is all set for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the election. All polling personnel and polling materials were dispatched on April 19 for their designated polling stations.

The polling personnel were dispatched to their respective polling stations under the presence of the DC & DEO, Wokha Ajit Kumar Ranjan, IAS, Altogether, there are 215 polling stations for under Wokha district, which has four (4) assembly constituencies, i.e. 37th Tyui, 38 Wokha, 39 Sanis & 40 Bhandari A/C under Wokha. The DC & DEO, Wokha informed that there are 60 all-female polling stations and 155 male polling stations, comprising 426 female personnel and 936 male polling personnel.

Chümoukedima: Election materials for polling day were dispatched to 175 polling stations for Chümoukedima district on April 18. A total of 121 polling stations for 4 Ghaspani-l and 54 polling stations for 5 Ghaspani-ll commenced where more than 875 polling officials were deployed for election duty under Chümoukedima district in the category of all young polling personnel, all women polling personnel.
Earlier, the EVM receipt & dispatch counter strong rooms were opened by AEO & ADC, Dr Kuzonyi Wideo, Chümoukedima for 4 Ghaspani-l and AEO & ADC, Medziphema, James Swu for 5 Ghaspani-ll in presence of the political parties, security and concerned officers to ensure a free and fair election.

Peren: The first batch of P-2 Polling Parties (Advance team) for 6-Tening A/C were dispatched to their respective polling stations along with EVMs and other poll-related materials from the Office of the ADC Peren on April 17. Earlier, a Strong Room Warehouse where EVM/VVPATs machines were stored was opened in the presence of ADC & ARO Tening, AEO Peren, Micro Observer and representative from Political Parties.

Dimapur: Around 800 vehicles will be dispatched to 172 polling stations across Dimapur 1, 2, and 3 for the Lok Sabha Election. This operation was conducted under the supervision of Yanthungbemo Kikon, the SDO (Civil) Transport Chairman responsible for Dimapur. Kikon informed that drivers from Dimapur 1, 2, and 3 reported for duty at Dimapur State Stadium on April 17. Kikon emphasized the importance of preparedness, highlighting that reserve vehicles have been kept on standby to address any unforeseen challenges that may arise.