Dimapur district prepares for peaceful conduct of ULB Election

June 19, 2024 15 Views No Comment

Dimapur, June 19 (MExN): The District level Coordination Committee under Dimapur district for peaceful conduct of Municipal and Town Council Election 2024 was held in the DC’s Conference Hall on June 18.

A DIPR report stated that Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Dr Tinojongshi Chang, NCS who is the Convenor of the committee, chaired the meeting. The meeting was convened as per the directives of the State Election Commission, the DC Dimapur informed. He expressed gratitude to the Goanburas (GBs), colony chairman, and representatives from recognised political parties for their participation.

The DC Dimapur requested the GBs and Chairmen to uphold the sanctity of their office and to remain impartial towards different political parties, and to work conscientiously. He stressed the importance of ensuring that the campaigning period is adhered to and requested the GBs to keep the administration informed of any issues, assisting in maintaining law and order.

He also requested the political parties to maintain decorum during canvassing to prevent any disturbances to the general public. He highlighted the need for cooperation between all parties to ensure the elections are conducted smoothly and peacefully.

Commissioner of Police, Dimapur Kevithuto Sophe, IPS requested the GBs, chairman and political parties to work closely with the administration and the police so that the elections will be held peacefully. He emphasised on the Dos and Don’ts of the guidance for candidates and political parties to be observed from the announcement of an election until the completion of the election process.

W Manpai Phom, Returning Officer, Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) said that the municipal elections are being held after more than 20 years and there are lots of appreciations regarding the situation in Dimapur, therefore he requested the candidates and political parties not to resort to unfair means. He requested the GBs and colony chairmen to work with clear conscious during the election and to be judicious and to uphold the position in the office. He requested the GBs and chairmen to give equal opportunity to all the political parties. He also requested the GBs and chairmen to be the eye and ear of the government and to work together with the administration and to inform the authorities if there are any untoward incidents.

Mhalo Humtsoe, ADC & Returning Officer, East Dimapur Town Council requested the political parties not to use single use plastic during the upcoming elections and instead opt for cloth banners and paper posters and not to put up the banners and posters in government properties. Humtsoe encouraged the GBs and colony chairmen to create a peaceful ambience in their respective colonies so that elections can be held peacefully. She also informed that Voters Information Slip which contains the basic information of voting dates, time, polling stations etc will be sent to all the colonies within few days. Members from Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Administrator, DMC, Additional Deputy Commissioner, HQ, one Representative each Political Parties under Dimapur District, one Representative each of GB/Chairman from Dimapur Municipal Council and East Dimapur Town Council were present during the meeting