“The State witnessed a record voter turnout of 84.69% which demonstrates the people’s belief in democracy and the democratic process of choosing their leaders. The NDPP also congratulates all the first-time voters who have come forward to exercise their rights,” a statement issued by NDPP media and communication committee said.
It extended gratitude to all the political parties for participating in the elections by setting up their respective candidates and “ensuring that the banner of democracy is lifted high”.
“This election was perhaps the first time that Nagaland saw a record of 13 political parties including Independents participating. This speaks volumes of how the State has matured politically over the last 59 years since the first general elections of 1964” read the statement.
It went on to congratulate the Election Commission of India, the entire state machinery headed by the chief secretary and the director general of police for the successful conduct of the general elections.
“The exemplary sacrifices of the administration, police force, the various election officials and the members of the Central Paramilitary and other state police forces in ensuring the smooth conduct of the entire election process are highly commendable! It was because of all their concerted efforts that the General Elections of 2023 could be conducted in a free and fair manner,” it said.
“The contributions of the churches, tribal hohos, civil society organisations and NGOs in ensuring ‘Clean Election’ have our deepest appreciation. We thank each and every individual as well as organisations who have been praying incessantly for the successful and peaceful conduct of the elections,” it added.
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