Phek, August 12 (MExN): The Youth Department of Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) conducted series of Clean Election campaign in Phek and Pfutsero from August 10-11. The colleges visited during the campaign were Phek Government College, Pfutsero Government College and Baptist Theological College. The campaign was also carried out among the church leaders and youth leaders of both the towns.
Dr. Botoholi, Education and Communication Secretary of NBCC and Dr. Hovithal Sothu, member, NBCC Clean Election Committee and Deputy Director, ATI were the resource persons for the campaign.
Dr. Botoholi pointed out the importance of birthright citing examples from the Bible. She encouraged the young students to dream for the future because they have the potential to bring positive changes, informed a press release received here.
She also pointed out that the main purpose of education is to make students contribute to the society. Dr. Hovithal Sothu stressed on the importance of clean electoral rolls. He pointed out the malpractice of elections like bribery, booth-capturing and proxy-voting and challenged the young students to be change agents. He also challenged the church leaders and the theologians to have a clear foundation in the social issues of our land.
Olivia Thur, Assistant Election Officer, Phek also emphasised on the necessity of getting enrolled after attaining the age of 18 years and motivated the young electoral to vote. The students and church leaders were also given an opportunity to sign the clean election pledge cards.
