By-Election: Kohima Village Council issues directives

Dimapur, July 25 (EMN): With the by-election for the 10 Northern Angami- I Assembly Constituency
to be held in another 4 days on July 29, the Kohima Village Council today issued a series of directives for the voters and the political parties.
“This is for information to all concerned that the Kohima Village Council endorses the Agreement made between Political Parties in Nagaland and the Church Council, in principle and the Model Code of Conduct by the Election Commission,” stated a notification from the council.
The council then listed out a series of dos and don’ts for the forthcoming elections for a “Free and Fair Election”: Shall not buy Votes with money; Shall not insist/force clan, khel, village and family to declare support for a particular candidate; Shall not bribe voter/s with money or materials ; Shall not distribute alcohol, drugs or other intoxicants to voters; Shall not set up camps in the colony /khel /village/ town; Shall not use force, intimidation and undue influence to voters; Shall not use the support of undergrounds/ NPGs to threaten voters; Shall avoid house to house campaign; Shall not use / spread false propaganda for personal gain; Shall not be involved in booth capturing and any other activities which are unbecoming of any political party; Every genuine voter must vote without fail; No proxy voting; and outsiders who are not genuine voters will not be allowed to disrupt the voting process.
KVYO issues notification
Meanwhile the KVYO also came out with directives for the general public requesting cooperation from all to ensure a free and fair election day in the forthcoming by-election.
“The KVYO will strictly monitor all the polling booths under its jurisdiction and affirmed that no outsiders other than the registered electors of that particular area shall be allowed entry on the polling day. Failing to adhere to this call will lead to unbending consequences and defaulters will be solely held responsible for their heedless behaviour,” stated the notification from the organisation.
With an objective of free and fair lection the KVYO also stated that anyone including registered voters if found indulging in any unfair means or disrupting the peaceful atmosphere shall be “severely dealt with.”
“The KVYO warns all the residents not to entertain or host any person during this period. If any atrocious situation arises out of this, the house owner entertaining such person will be held responsible,” it further stated.