Dimapur, Jan. 17 (EMN): A two-day training programme for district level master trainers (DLMTs) got underway in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office in Kohima on Tuesday.
The training is being conducted by the office of the chief electoral officer (CEO), Nagaland, in view of the upcoming state assembly election, a DIPR report stated.
In his address, Nagaland chief electoral officer, V Shashank Shekhar, informed the master trainers that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has already visited the state for the upcoming assembly election and categorically instructed the scrutiny of the election process and to endeavor for a free and fair poll with zero violence.
Stating that India is a democratic country, the CEO said, “election is the heart of any democracy and that election is at the heart of any governance.” He, therefore, urged the master trainers to ensure that thorough instructions and training are given to all the polling officials.
He also remarked that one small mistake could affect the entire election process and asked the officials to be very alert and careful and to minutely sensitise polling personnel in their respective districts. He encouraged them to co-operate with the district administration, police, sector officers, etc., for smooth flow of the election process.
The CEO further requested the officials from newly-created districts to bring up any required support to his office.
The DLMT were divided into two batches, with the first batch comprising of Pughoboto, Peren, Longleng, Kiphire, Dimapur, Zunheboto, Wokha, Phek, and Mokokchung, placed at DC's conference hall for the training, while Tseminyu, Noklak, Shamator, Chümoukedima, Tuengsang, Kohima and Mon were placed at DPDB hall for the two-day training.
The programme was chaired by the assistant election officer, R Toshimeren Aier. The joint CEO, Sharon Longchari, and SLMT (state level master trainers) also attended the programme.