Districts across Nagaland celebrate 16th National Voters’ Day with pledge administrations, awards for BLOs, and calls for ethical voting.
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DIMAPUR — Multiple districts across Nagaland, including Mokokchung, Tuensang, Tseminyu, and Mon, celebrated the 16th National Voters’ Day on Sunday on the theme "My India, My Vote".
Mokokchung: In Mokokchung, the event was celebrated at the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Conference Hall, organised by the District Election Office, Mokokchung, in collaboration with My Bharat Mokokchung.
According to a DIPR report, addressing the gathering as the guest of honour, Atsungba Walling, additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Mokokchung, highlighted that National Voters’ Day marks the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI). He emphasised its critical role in promoting voter awareness and boosting registration, particularly among youth and students.
Walling underscored the "Right to Vote" as a fundamental pillar of democracy and reaffirmed the district's commitment to ensuring free and fair elections while strengthening democratic participation.
A highlight of the programme was the felicitation of newly enrolled voters and the presentation of awards to the Best Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for their dedicated service.
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The National Voters’ Pledge was administered by ST Haokip, DYO, My Bharat Mokokchung.
Tuensang: In Tuensang, the day was celebrated at the DC’s Conference Hall, organised by the district administration and District Election Office, Tuensang, in collaboration with Mera Yuve Bharat and the Department of Social Welfare, Tuensang.
Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, DC Tuensang, congratulated and exhorted the first-time voters that every vote is precious to elect a good leader who will work for the development of society. She noted that the ECI has empowered voters to reject any candidate by exercising the power of None Of The Above (NOTA) during the election.
She also congratulated the awarded BLOs for their good work and urged them to work efficiently and keep the ethical values of clean elections in their respective areas. She encouraged the youth to register themselves if they attained the age of 18 years to participate in the election process.
The Voter Pledge was administered by Zujanbeni N Ngullie, EAC Tuensang.
Tseminyu: The 16th National Voters’ Day was held at the DC’s Conference Hall, Tseminyu.
On this occasion, the felicitation for the best BLO of 12 A/C Tseminyu was awarded to Sogwalo Magh of Polling Station 8-Tesophenyu (middle). The programme also witnessed the distribution of voter cards to newly registered voters.
Mon: Mon district celebrated the day at the DC’s Conference Hall, Mon.
Pakon Phom, ADC Mon, said that the objective of observing the day is to encourage the registration of new voters, especially youth who have attained 18 years of age. It is also celebrated to promote and educate the people about intellectual processes and ethical voting.
He mentioned that the employees who have worked sincerely to make this electoral process successful were felicitated and given recognition. He encouraged them to impart the electoral process to their friends and colleagues to make Indian democracy strong with the active participation of its citizens.
He also felicitated and distributed the EPIC cards to the new voters.