Kohima: With just a few hours remaining until the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections across Nagaland, the State Election Commission (SEC) has expressed confidence in the thorough preparations underway.
State Election Commissioner, T John Longkumer commended the efforts of all involved in the electoral process, highlight the vigilant monitoring of activities across the municipalities and town councils scheduled for polling.
Emphasising the imperative of a free, fair, and peaceful election, the SEC extended appreciation to numerous NGOs and Tribal Bodies for their collaboration in advocating for a transparent electoral process.
The State Election Commissioner reiterated that a total of 523 candidates, comprising 198 females and 325 males, are contesting across 24 municipalities encompassing 214 wards. A significant electorate of 223,636 voters (110,115 male and 113,521 female) will determine the outcome of these elections.
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In a gesture of goodwill, the SEC conveyed best wishes to all candidates while urging electors to actively participate in the democratic exercise.
While expressing optimism for a tranquil electoral environment, the SEC cautioned that stringent legal actions would be pursued against any individual or group found disrupting the electoral process.
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