Kohima, February 24 (UNI): Nagaland Governor P B Acharya today said in a democracy the elections play the most important role in shaping the destiny of the people and the people, while exercising their franchise, constitute the real source of power in the elections as they make their choice and elect only those in whom they have faith.
According to a release by the PRO of Raj Bhavan today informed that Mr Acharya said every citizen must ensure that he or she cast vote, as he or she is the one who make the decision of having a good and clean Government. Every vote counts and can make a difference in taking the country to a road of development. So do not let the opportunity go waste. “This is your valuable right and duty. We should respect all other candidates and parties, viewing them as important stakeholders in the democratic process, use dignified language and fight elections on ideology or issues. Our country is a Democratic and Secular Country,” he said.
The Governor said that the “Election Commission recognises only the parties which have faith in democracy, secularism and upholds our Constitution. I appeal to all citizens of the State, Political Parties, Security agencies, police and other departments to facilitate a peaceful atmosphere in which people could cast their vote without any fear,” the release said.
