Nagaland Lok Sabha Poll 2014

Photo exhibition on voters awareness at Dimapur
A Photo exhibition on Voters Awareness was inaugurated on March 31 at Holy Cross School Dimapur by the chief guest, the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Hushili Sema IAS. The exhibition was organised by the Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The Awareness programme will continue till April 2.

The chief guest on her inaugural address said that this kind of programme was a first of its kind in the country and hoped that it will be beneficial to all of us. She also encouraged the first time voters and urged the youngsters to spread the news and enroll their names and take the opportunity for the right to vote. She wished all the best to the organisers and success of the programme.

Earlier in the programme a welcome address was delivered by the Assistant Director DAVP, New Delhi, Monikant Thakur. Vote of thanks was delivered by the District Election Officer, Dimapur Toshi. The Programme was chaired by Information Assistant Medzhephima, Esuihangle.

DC Peren warns on unlawful activities during election
The Deputy Commissioner Peren, Peter Lichamo in a Public Appeal informed that as per Section 171 B of Indian Penal Code, any person giving or accepting any gratification in cash or kind during election process, with a view to inducing the person to exercise his electoral right is punishable with imprisonment up to one year or with fine or with both.

He further stated that, as per section 171 C of Indian Penal Code, any person who threatens any candidate or elector, or any other person, with injury of any kind, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year or with fine or both.

DC also informed that the Flying Squads have been formed to register cases against both the giver and the taker of bribe and for taking action against those who are engaged in threat and intimidation of electors further requested to refrain from taking any bribe or cases of threat/intimidation of electors, then he should inform on the Helpline No. 03839-267212 of the Complaint Monitoring Cell of the district, set up for receiving the complaints.

General Observer takes assessment of election preparations in Mkg
General Observer for the lone Nagaland Lok Sabha seat, A.A. Latief-u-Haman Deva (IAS) who is monitoring the election process in Mokokchung, Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire districts met DC & ARO Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso and other officers related to elections at Dobashi’s Court Mokokchung on March 30.

The General Observer assessed the entire electioneering process in compliance with guidelines/rules issued by the Election Commission of India and also had wide ranging discussions on preparedness to conduct the election in a fair and free manner in the district. He called upon all the officers to complete all the exercises well in advance for free and fair election in the district.

Latief-u-Haman Deva also enquired about training of polling officials, security arrangements, EVMs and electoral rolls in the district. Liaison Officer, Er. Yanger Pongen said the General Observer will be visiting Mon and other districts beginning from March 31.

Meanwhile, the DC & ARO Mokokchung appointed 10 (Ten) Micro Observers on March 27 to oversee the elections in the ten Assembly segments in the district.

DC Zbto informs on EVM acquaintance
Deputy Commissioner & ARO, Zunheboto, L. Akato Sema has informed all polling personnel drafted for election duty that EVM facilitation desk service will be available for those who want to have more intensive hands-on-training on EVM commencing from 2nd April to 5th April between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DC office Zunheboto.

Mkg BLOs training on April 4
DC & ARO Mokokchung has informed all the Booth Level Officers of Mokokchung district to attend a one day training/briefing on April 4 at Town Hall at 11:00 a.m. ARO also informed those BLOs who do not have their Identity Card to bring along two passport photographs.

Training on EVMs for polling personnel of kohima
The DC & DEO Kohima, W. Honje Konyak in a press release informed the Polling Personnel of Kohima district that Facilitation Training on handling of EVMs and various Statutory and Non-Statutory Forms will be conducted from April 4 to 6 from 10:00 a.m. onwards at DCs Conference Hall, Kohima. Polling Personnel who wish to avail the opportunity of facilitation training are informed to attend to clear all doubts and with a target to achieve smooth management of conduct of poll.

DC Zbto informs on 3rd phase training 
Deputy Commissioner & ARO Zunheboto, L. Akato Sumi has informed all the government employees drafted for election duty under Zunheboto district that the 3rd phase training for polling personnel will be held on 4th April for the Presiding and 1st Polling Officials and 5th April for the 2nd and 3rd polling at 10 a.m. at District Cultural Hall and not as notified earlier. The DC further stated that failing to attend the training will be viewed seriously. 

2nd phase election training held at Peren
The 2nd Phase of Lok Sabha Election training for the polling personnel of Peren District was conducted at the local ground on March 29. DC Peren Peter Lichamo while addressing the gathering said that all the polling personnel should feel privileged to be part of the election process as they are involving themselves as a machinery of Democracy and further stated that there is no compromise for peace and fair election. He also urged the gathering to attend the training seriously and effectively to make sure that no problem arises while discharging their duties. Polling personnel from 7 Peren A/C and 6 Tening A/C along with Master Trainer attended the training. The final phase of polling personnel will be held on 7th March 2014 at 11 a.m. at Local Ground.

DC & ARO Mkg informs on EDC
In connection with the conduct of election to the Lok Sabha, 2014, DC & ARO, Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso has informed that facilitation centre for Election Duty Certificate (EDC) for polling personnel, drivers (Govt. & private) conductors/cleaner and other persons appointed/engaged for election related duties has been set up in the office of the ADC Planning, Mokokchung from March 25 to April 2. All concerned are informed to inquire for EDC along with photocopy of EPIC/ID Card/Duty Order/Appointment Order etc. It is also informed that no application for EDC shall be entertained after April 2.

Programme on SVEEP at Mokokchung
Asstt. Election Officer, Mokokchung, Roland Merry has informed that in connection with the conduct of election to the Lok Sabha 2014, and as part of Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign, DC & DEO, Mokokchung is organizing a programme on April 2 from 10:30 a.m. at Dobashi’s Court, DC office complex, Mokokchung. All concerned are requested to attend the programme.

SVEEP campaign held at Wokha
In continuation of the SVEEP Campaign for Lok Sabha election 2014 and to create awareness for conduct of free and fair election the District Administration and Election Department in collaboration with youth Department Wokha Town Baptist Church organised Debate and painting competition on the topic “Clean Election” at Don Bosco Youth Centre on March 29. Earlier in the morning marathon race was also held, where over six hundred participants took part in the competition. Deputy Commissioner, Wokha Vyasan R. addressing the prize distribution function held at Don Bosco Youth Centre expressed gratitude to the Youth department WTBC for the support and co-operation extended for the successful conduct of the programme. 

SVEEP programme held at Peren
Peren Town Baptist Church Youth Sport meet Closing Ceremony cum SVEEP Programme was held on March 29 at Sunday School Hall, Peren Town Baptist Church with Special Appearance from Alobo Naga, Nagaland State Icon.

ADC Peren, Dr. Kadambari Bhagat exhorted the gathering especially the youth to participate in the election through voting. She urged them to exercise their franchise so as to make a strong democracy. She also highlighted the new aspect of NOTA, incase a voters do not wish to vote for any of the contesting candidate.

The programme was chaired by Kiriading Meru President, PTBC, Youth Department while invocation was pronounced by N. Gobi Youth Advisor. Introductory Speech was given by Joybell AEO Peren and Election theme song was presented by District Icon, Namnahei Nza. Vote of thanks was delivered by Paulamlungbe and benediction by Izietilung ES ZBCC. The programme was followed by demonstration of EVM by Namren and Special Presentation by Alobo Naga Nagaland State Icon and signature campaign.