Mokokchung district administration has ordered the sealing of the Assam border from April 7 to 9 for the Koridang by-election.
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MOKOKCHUNG — In a move to ensure free, fair, and peaceful polling for the by-election to the 28 Koridang (ST) Assembly Constituency, District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, has directed the complete sealing of the inter-state border between Mokokchung district and Assam from 4:00 pm on April 7 until 6:00 pm on April 9.
The directive was issued late on the night of April 7 through an official notification from the DC’s office.
The order highlighted that the Model Code of Conduct is already in full effect across the district, while the mandatory 48-hour silent period under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, came into force at 4:00 pm on April 7. All forms of election campaigning have been strictly prohibited from that hour onwards.
Citing credible ground-level intelligence, the district magistrate stated that the border closure is essential to curb any unauthorised movement, distribution of inducements, attempts at intimidation, or other disruptive activities that could compromise the integrity of the electoral process for a free, fair, and peaceful atmosphere.
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As per the notification, all inter-state border crossing points—except those along the National Highway—will remain sealed during the specified period. Entry or movement within the constituency and its administrative areas is restricted to registered voters and authorised personnel only. Non-residents and outsiders have been barred from entering or traversing the constituency or administrative area.
However, persons travelling on the National Highway may pass through only for bona fide transit, it stated.
Local residents, traders, daily commuters, and the general public have been urged to plan their journeys accordingly and refrain from unnecessary travel near border areas during the restriction period to avoid inconvenience or violations.
It was warned that any violation will attract stringent legal action under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, and other relevant laws.