Dimapur, January 12 (DIPR): The first phase of training for Dimapur district polling officials for the ensuing Municipal and Town Council elections commenced on January 12 at Dimapur Government College.
Delivering a short speech before the start of training DC, Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, urged upon all the polling officials, to take the training seriously to avoid complications during the course of conduct of elections.
“By virtue of the appointment order that was issued, appointing you as polling official for the ensuing civic polls you are now under the direct supervision, control and discretion of the State Election Commission, so long as the election process is not completed”, Yhome reminded. He further reminded that disciplinary proceedings of any erring official would also rest with the State Election Commission and not with the department where he/she serves.
Citing the role of particularly Presiding and 1st polling officers as very critical during the conduct of elections, he asked them not to take things casually, further reminding them of the past experiences where some polling officials were taken to task and suspended not because of very gross negligence but simple mistakes.
Around 800 polling officials including Presiding officers, 1st, 2nd and 3rd polling officers attended the 1st phase of training. The 2nd and 3rd phase of training for polling officials is slated for January 20 and 27.
