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Nagaland Governor calls for successful conduct of ULB elections
Kohima: Governor of Nagaland La Ganesan on Tuesday called upon all citizens to come forward and assist in the successful conduct of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections in the interest of the people and the state.
The Governor made the appeal in his maiden address on the second day of the first session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, amidst opposition by the tribal hohos and three urban unions – Association of Kohima Municipal Ward Panchayat, Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation and the All Ward Union Mokokchung Town – to amend the Nagaland Municipal Act 2001 before election.
Ganesan said under the directions of the Supreme Court, the State Government, with a view to ensure grassroots democracy in cities and towns, has initiated the process for conduct of the long-overdue Urban Local Bodies elections.
He pointed out that the election and constitution of the ULBs as per the provisions of the Constitution and in compliance of the directives of the Supreme Court, are “critical for the equitable development, growth and progress of our cities and towns.”