Kasheto, Tongpang hold declaration programme

the 24 Angetyong A/C, declared his willing candidature to contest from the cited constituency, Thursday, at Longkong and Chakpa villages, with NDPP ticket.

While declaring his NDPP (ticket) candidature at Longkong village, Tongpang Ozukum paid his gratitude to the constituency for having faith in him to serve the constituency, as well as for the people of Nagaland.

Moatoshi kicks off election campaign

StaffReporter/Correspondent

DIMAPUR/MOKC -

HUNG, FEB 9 (NPN): Dedication and declaration programme of Republican Party of India RPI (A) candidate for 5 Ghaspani

II A/C, Z Kasheto Yeptho, was held at his private residence at Chekiye Village, on Thursday. While declaration programme for NDPP candidate for 24 Angetyong A/C and former minister of PWD (Housing & Mechanical), Tongpang Ozukum was held on Thursday in Mokokchung.

Z Kasheto Yeptho:

Addressing the gathering, Yepthomi disclosed that he was contesting the election because he had made a commitment to God to serve him by serving the people.

He informed that his main priority of joining politics was to uplift the downtrodden and the needy and to look into the affairs of the unemployed youths.

He maintained that he would try his best to eradicate unemployment in the state, and openly claimed that he was contesting to serve the public. “Consider me as a peon as I am here to serve you”, he stated.

He thanked all supporters and party workers for having faith and trust in him.

He alleged that public of the constituency had suffered for the last 10 years and said that time has now come to wipe off the tears of those who had been suffering. He appealed all to work harder by adding that if we believed in God, there was nothing a man could not accomplish.

Stressing on equal opportunities for all, he vowed that with commitment, he will serve the people.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by personal secretary to Z Kasheto Yeptho, Zasivi Meyase, invocation offered by associate women pastor Chekiye Ghami Baptist Akukuhou (CGBA), Dr. Kanili and welcome address was delivered by campaign director, RPI (A), Joseph Lotha.

Short speeches were also delivered by Head GB, Khehokhu village, Hokiye Yeptho, state president RPI (A), Athawale, Mughato Aye, president RPI (A) Teneikuolie Krose, chief agent

RPI (A), Tokihe Zhimo, personal secretary, Zasivi Meyase, GB Lotovi village, Vikheto Kiba, Advisor RPI (A), Chungkam Singson, GB Nikhekhu, Hozheto Sumi and party members

RPI (A) Kejingkhum Yimkhuing.

A special number was also presented by NK Naga, while dedicatory prayer was offered by pastor CGBA, Toniho Kiho.

Vote of thanks was proposed by campaign director, RPI (A), Gohu Angami and benediction by associate pastor CGBA, Kisheto Aomi.

Tongpang Ozukum: Former Minister of PWD (Housing & Mechanical), Tongpang Ozukum, who represented and won, as an Independent candidate from

Tongpang stated that he has a vision to provide future for Nagaland, not only the constituency and Mokokchung district, alone. He appealed to the people (voters) to let him achieve his dreams and objectives for a brighter future by electing him.

Earlier short speeches were delivered by president NDPP Mokokchung Region, N Bendang Jamir, CEB NDPP Nagaland, ExMLA Aolepden and a host of speakers from the NDPP & BJP party district frontals.

The declaration programme, at Longkong, was chaired by Talimoa while the village council chairman of Longkong Meyalepden delivered the welcome note and the invocation was said by pastor, Longkong Baptist Church. Vote of thanks was proposed by A Jongpong Jamir

Various Observers for election hold meetings and briefings

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR FEB 9 (NPN): NDPP candidate for 2 Dimapur II AC and sitting MLA, Moatoshi Longkumer, kicked off his election campaign rally on Thursday, here at Lengrijan ground.

Addressing the gathering, Longkumer spoke on the alarming rate of unemployment in the state and disclosed that the there were 92,302 unemployed youths (19.2%) in the state as of statistics recorded on January 1, 2022, adding that Nagaland has the highest percentage of unemployed youths in India.

Longkumer stressed on the ways to curb unemployment of youths in the state through youth empowerment such as entrepreneurship, skill development, soft skills, hospitality, IT sector, etc. He assured to do his best to promote employment to youths through such programmes and also said that one should not only wait for government sector jobs.

Stressing on empowering youth, Longkumer spoke on how he would emphasize on sport and arts by organizing monthly tournaments of different sports under his constituency and also provide scholarships for sportspersons.

Longkumer also spoke on his priority on building and repairing of roads under his constituency, while stressing on ease of living by constructing and repairing drainages, retaining walls and culverts. He also added that he would install solar panelled street lights under his constituency on phase wise manner. Longkumer further called upon all citizens to join hands in keeping Dimapur clean, and also informed that the 30 lakhs amount received from common pool was handed over to Deputy Commissioner to purchase road cleaning truck. He however said that since 30 lakhs was not sufficient to buy the truck, he informed that he had approached Chief Minister for additional funds. Speaking on the menace of drug use and peddling in Dimapur, he noted that a “Citizen watch group” would be formed so as to keep a check on the use and sell of drugs to handle and eradicate drug use and sell.

He also assured that he would increase his assistance for setting up of women SHGs under his constituency which would allow mothers to be able to provide sufficiently to their families and also stressed on finding ways and means to help elders and pensioners in their day to day live.

Longkumer also spoke on the developmental works carried out by him under this constituency through the LADP fund when he was in opposition for four years.

Meanwhile, delivering a short speech, council member, Lengrijan Village Council (LVC), N Toshi Pongen, in his message warned that no party would be allowed to establish election camp under its jurisdiction, adding that the village council would provide strategic location to all candidates and party to set up camp on the polling day for documentary needs. He thereby warned of stern action by the village council if any party or candidate were to go against it.

He further warned that Lengrijan Youth Organisation (LYO) was given full authority to take strong actions against any candidates or outsiders that comes inside the polling station for booth capturing.

Earlier, the programmee was chaired by working president, NDPP 2 Dimapur II AC, Achum Jami, invocation offered by GB, LVC, N Wati and welcome address delivered by president, NDPP 2 Dimapur II AC, Limawati Imchehn.

Short speeches were also delivered by CEB secretary, Kughato S Aye and vice president, CEB, Tokheli Kikon, while speech on visions and goals of Longkumer was delivered by vice president, NDPP Dimapur region, Imkongtongzuk and vote of thanks by vice president, NDPP Dimapur, Sakho Angami.

DCs & DEOs inform public and provide contacts for queries and complaints

and briefings in view of the ensuing assembly elections to the 14th NLA 2023.

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Mokokchung hold interactive session: The Election Observers for Mokokchung district, Prashant kumar Panda, Alka Srivastava and Kamal Saroch held interactive meeting with the district administrative officers, election department officials, ROs, AROs and police officials to get and overall view on the preparation for the forth coming general election at DC Conference Hall Mokokchung on February 8.

According to DIPR report, during the meeting, DC & DEO Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh presented a brief overview on electioneering machineries set up in the district for smooth conduct of the election, while SP Mokokchung, Manoj Kumar briefed them on the security setup for the election in the district.

Election Observers put forward some of the observations made and suggested the concern officials for necessary action.

Police Observers for 59th and 60th A/C Kiphire hold meeting: The Police Observer for 59th Seyochung - Sitimi A/C and 60 Pungro - Kiphire A/C, Dr. Amandeep Singh Kapoor, who reached Kiphire district on February 7 held a meeting with the Superintendent of Police, Kiphire, K. Swarnambika and the other officers and NGOs of DEF Kiphire as well the Sector Commanders under Kiphire district at the SP office conference hall on February 8 to take stock of the security arrangements being made in respect of Kiphire district.

According to PRO DEF Kiphire, during the meeting, SP Kiphire and Additional SP Kiphire briefed the Police Observer on the profile of the district and the various security arrangements that are being made with regard to the Legislative Assembly elections under Kiphire district. The Police Observer called upon the officers’ present to make sincere efforts towards ensuring a free, fair and peaceful election in the district.

Coordination meeting held at Pughoboto: In view of the forthcoming general election to the 14th Legislative Assembly, a coordination meeting was held between the General Observer of 13th Pughoboto A/C, Aditya Prakash, Expenditures Observer, Vasanth Geasan, the Sector Magistrate & Nodal Officer of 13th Pughoboto A/C on February 8 at DB’s hall ADC & District Election Office, Pughobto.

According to DIPR report, General Observer, Aditya Prakash inquired about the manpower, transport, EVMs, VVPATs and reserve EVMs, Model Polling Station and highlighted the Model Code of Conduct and its implementation. He emphasized on the importance of mapping exercises, flag marches, toll-free numbers, area domain exercises, inter-district check posts to ensure a free and fair election. He also informed that once the list of candidates is finalized, Ballot Paper has to be printed as per the guidelines of the Election Commission.

Expenditures Observer Vasanth Gesan spoke on the importance of the video surveillance team, video viewing team, accounting team, media certification & monitoring cell and flying squads. He advised all the teams to work in coordination to ensure free and free elections.

For any queries, the public can call on the following number- General Observer at 9871453898.

Expenditures Observer at 9597538311 and Police Observer at 8979261129.

DC & DEO KO -

HIMA briefs Election Observers on district electoral profiles: A briefing in connection with the ensuing general election to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2023 was held at DC’s Conference Hall Kohima on February 8.

According to DIPR report, DC & DEO Kohima, Shanavas C while briefing the Police Observer, General Observer and Expenditure Observer for Kohima district on the district electoral profile stated that the district has six constituencies under ST with a total number of 184 Polling Stations, which included 69 Polling Stations under Urban and 115 under rural. DC also highlighted the status of manpower, activities on IT applications and training, formation of district cells & committees, vulnerability mapping, management plan, election materials, strong rooms, and counting halls.

Superintendent of Police Kohima, Imnalensa also presented slides show on the ongoing activities being carried out by the Police department in connection with the upcoming general election. He also highlighted the vulnerability mapping and identified vulnerable Hamlets constituency-wise, details of firearms as per NDAL/ ALIS, police station-wise arms license for Kohima district, pre-poll deployment of CAPF, Flying Squad teams, etc. SP informed that the Kohima Police from January 18 till February 8 made seizures amounting to Rs. 3,11,99,835/- during the period.

Shamator EEM team holds meeting: The 58th AC Shamator-Chessore Election Expenditure Monitoring Team held a meeting under the chairmanship of RO Shamator, Bodi Kapfo. Kapfo explained in detail the importance of the EEM team and also the duties of election agents. The RO office introduced a 24x7 joint Control Room for all necessary help and report any complaints. Expenditures Observer of 58th A/C, Vikas Choudary also summarized expenditure guidelines to all political expenditure agents.

DC & DEO KOHIMA: Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (DC & DEO) Kohima, Shanavas C has informed the general public that as per the Election Commission of India’s directives, all the electors who have been issued EPICs shall produce their EPICs for their identification at the Polling Station. Those electors who are not able to produce the Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) shall produce one of the following alternative photo identity documents for establishing their identity: Aadhaar Card, MNREGA Job Card, Passbook with photograph issued by Bank/Post Office, Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of the Ministry of Labour, Driving License, PAN Card, Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR, Indian Passport, Pension document with photograph, Service identity Cards with Photographs issued to employees by Central/State Govt., PSUs/ Public Limited Companies; official identity Cards issued by MPs/MLAs/MLCs; and Unique Disability ID (UDID) card, M/o Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The notice further stated that the commission has decided to issue a “Voter Information Slip” to the voters in place of a Photo Voter Slip. Voter information Slip will include information like Polling Station, date, time, etc., and will be distributed at least 5 days before the date of the poll to all enrolled electors by the District Election Officer. However, Voter Information Slip alone will not be allowed as proof of the identity of voters. Electors are required to carry EPIC or one of the 12 alternative documents as specified by the commission.

DC & DEO KIPHIRE : Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (DC & DEO) Kiphire, T Wati Aier has informed that the Election Observer for Kiphire district would be available at Kiphire till election process is over. Their names and Whatsapp number are provided as follows: General Observer, Sridhar Babu Addanki at 9756837255; Police Observer, Dr. Amandeep Singh Kapoor Police Observer at 9799244060 and Expenditure Observer, B. K. Vishnu Priya at 6009285830 or 8985970161. DC & DEO, LONGLENG: DC & DEO, Longleng, Dharam Raj has in- formed to all that the observers appointed by the ECI have arrived and are stationed at DUDA Rest House, Longleng. Any political party representative/election agent who have queries/complaints can approach the Observers on the mobile number mentioned below or in person between 3 pm - 4 pm. General Observer: Aditya Kumar Anand at 9863739778. Expenditure Observer: Aditya Kamlakar Somkumar at 8787323578. Police Observer: Ajatshatru Bahadur Singh at 9366960898. DC & DEO PEREN: DC & DEO Peren, Vineet Kumar, has informed all concerned that the under-mentioned officers/officials have been detailed as Election Observers to Peren district in connection with the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election 2023. General Observer, Manoj Kumarat (6009095947) and Expenditure Observer, Dayanandan T (7005659186).

TUENSANG CONTACTS: Details and contacts of observers and election-related personnel of Tuensang district have been given out to the public for any election-related queries and complaints. Mukesh Kumar Ahuja - General Observer for 51 A/C Noksen, 52 A/C Longkhim Chare, 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar-I and 54 A/C Tuensang Sadar II at 9863285630. Dr. K Ejiearassane - Police Observer for 51 A/C Noksen, 52 A/C Longkhim Chare, 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar-I and 54 A/C Tuensang Sadar II at 8004333004. Vinayak Bhat - Expenditure Observer for 51 A/C Noksen, 52 A/C Longkhim Chare, 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar I, and 54 A/C Sadar II. Nokchasashi - DC and DEO Tuensang at 9436831044. District contact center Tuensang at (9485239407).

DC & DEO MON: DC & DEO Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma has informed that to facilitate free and fair conduct of the general election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, 2023, and to enable public and political parties to lodge complaints on election-related matters, a Complaint Monitoring Control Room/ Call Centre for Mon district has been set up at the DC & DEO, Mon. A dedicated contact number in this regard is given below for kind information 7005113191 or 9366972488.