Dimapur, Feb 23: Four activists of clean elections were reportedly assaulted by 'some vested individuals' for advocating clean elections campaign in Tuli Assembly Constituency.
A press release made available with the media stated that Meren Ao of Tuli yung ward, Akumla of Longpong ward, Asoba of Longlilenden ward, Sentila Walling of Patizung ward and Puti Ozukum of Patizung ward were alleged harassed and physically assaulted by some vested individuals for advocating clean election campaign in Tuli Assembly Constituency on February 21.
Following the incident, the victims appealed to the Langpangkong Students' Conference Clean Election Campaign Committee (LKMCECC) to intervene and take note of such instances that violate the clarion call of the Langpangkong range to hold clean election.
They said such incidents had been taking place to thwart the very objective of holding clean election in the area.
In this regard, the individuals urged upon the LKMCECC, ABAM and NBCC to intervene and protect the clean election campaign in order to allow people exercise their vote during elections with free and clear mind.
They also urged upon the clean election committee to ensure that none of the citizens under Langpangkong range is coerced by village councils or supporters of any party/individual.
