DIMAPUR — Governor La. Ganesan urged the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) and the citizens of eastern Nagaland to participate in the upcoming Urban Local Body (ULB) elections scheduled for June 26.
In a press release on Friday, the governor acknowledged the concerns raised by the ENPO but stressed the importance of democratic participation. “Voting in any election is not merely a right but a significant opportunity that ensures the representation of the people’s voice in governance and the sustenance of democratic principles”, he said.
He also assured the ENPO and the people of eastern Nagaland that the concerns related to the creation of the Frontier Nagaland Territory are being “diligently addressed by the Central Government,” while encouraging constructive dialogue and continued participation in the democratic process.
“It is with this optimistic background that I humbly request the ENPO and the people of Eastern Nagaland to exercise their constitutional right and participate in the forthcoming ULB election, thereby strengthening the democratic fabric of our state”, he added.