As per section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) informed that campaigning period for general election to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2023 would come to an end with effect from 4 pm of February 25.
A press release issued by media cell of the CEO’s office informed that holding public meeting would be prohibited during the period of forty-eight hours ending with hour fixed for conclusion of poll.
The notification stated that no person should convene, hold or attend, join or address any public meeting or procession in connection with an election; display to the public any election matter by means of cinematograph, television or other similar apparatus; propagate any election matter to the public by holding or by arranging the holding of any musical concert or any theatrical performance or any other entertainment or amusement with a view to attracting the members of the public.
It cautioned that any person who contravenes this provision would be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
The district election administration/ police administration are asked to ensure that all political functionaries leave the constituency immediately after the campaign period is over. However, the said restriction may not be insisted upon the office bearer of the political party who is in-charge of the state. It added that such office bearer of the political party should declare his place of stay in the state headquarters and his movement during the period in question should remain confined normally between his party office and place of his stay.