Election process begins for Koridang by-poll in Nagaland; nominations open till March 23, polling scheduled for April 9.
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MOKOKCHUNG — The election process for 28-Koridang Assembly Constituency by-poll formally began on Monday with the returning officer (RO) issuing the election notice detailingc the schedule for nomination, scrutiny, withdrawal and polling.
Nockpai Konyak, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) and RO for the constituency, informed that the last date for filing nomination papers is March 23.
Candidates or their proposers may submit nomination papers to the RO or ARO at the returning officer’s chamber in DC office complex between 11 am and 3 pm on working days, excluding public holidays.
Scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on March 24 from 11 am in the returning officer’s chamber, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is March 26 before 3 pm.
Polling for the 28-Koridang (ST) Assembly Constituency has been scheduled for April 9, with voting to take place from 7 am to 4 pm at the notified polling stations.
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Meanwhile, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has been enforced across Mokokchung district with immediate effect from the evening of March 15 following the announcement of the by-election.
Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Ajit Kumar said the MCC has been imposed in accordance with directives of the Election Commission of India to ensure a level playing field and a transparent electoral process.
Under the MCC guidelines, political activities including rallies, public meetings, processions and campaign events must adhere to prescribed rules, and organisers are required to obtain prior permission from the competent authority.
The order also prohibits the use of government resources such as vehicles, buildings and other official facilities for election campaigning or political purposes by parties or candidates.
The administration directed recognised political parties, prospective candidates, government departments, institutions, private organisations and the general public to ensure compliance with the MCC provisions, warning that any violation of election laws would be dealt with under relevant legal provisions.
The by-election was necessitated following the demise of sitting MLA and Advisor Imkong L Imchen, a five-time legislator, who passed away in November 2025 after a brief illness. The seat fell vacant with effect from November 12, 2025.