Kohima:

The 11th National Voters Day was held at Capital Convention Center, Kohima on 25th January 2021, with the theme "Making our voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed". On the occasion, the state Election Department organized several programmes in all district headquarters, sub-divisions and all polling stations.

Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha (IAS), in his speech on the perspective & background on National voters day said that in order to effectively deal with this problem face by the voters, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to take up a vigorous exercise to identify all eligible voters attaining the age of 18 years as of January 1 every year in each of the 8.5 lakh polling stations across the country.

Such eligible voters would be enrolled on time and handed over their Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) on January 25th every year. CEO said that this initiative is expected to give the youth a sense of empowerment, pride and inspire them to effectively deal with this problem. He appealed to all eligible citizens to exercise their right without fear, intimidation and inducement. Sinha also requested all to be always vigilant against any kind of electoral malpractices, be fully literate about the electoral processes so as to be able to make informed decisions during the elections and to further follow all the current health safety protocols to ensure safe elections. 

Chief Secretary, Nagaland, J. Alam, IAS, called upon all to remember the countless number of people who are silently working behind the scenes to facilitate the process of registering everyone and making them eligible to vote in elections and who are also contributing to conduct free and fair elections. He also said that conducting elections is a mammoth exercise and there are a lot of issues and since the voting process is the basis of what kind of government we get, it becomes very important to continuously educate voters to be fully informed about the promises and policies which the political parties and candidates plan to implement.

J. Alam further said that e-EPIC system which was launched on the same day is completely hassle free and is a portable document which can be downloaded on mobile or on a self-printable form on the computer.

The Chief Secretary also released 'A Glimpse of Systematic Voters Education & Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Activities in Nagaland' at the programme.

 

(Temjenkaba & Takumpula, IA) 

 

Phek:

The 11th National Voters’ Day Celebration 25th January, 2021 with the theme, “Making our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed

Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Phek, Razouvolie Dozo NCS said people’s mindset need to be changed for betterment of our future. He discouraged double entry further congratulated the young voters for their enrolment to cast their franchise for betterment of our future.

The function was chaired by Imliakum Sanglir, EAC, Phek HQ. Significance of NVD by was delivered by Tsuktimar Jamir, ADC & ERO, Phek. Felicitation/award for best booth level officer of 19-Phek A/C went to Wepelou Part No.31-Phek town I/wing. Winners of District Essay writing competition were: Higher Secondary level : First- Lenpenthe Thyorr, St. Xavier Higher Secondary School Meluri, Second - Thejongyoyi Vero, Patkai Higher Secondary School Dimapur, Third -Ukolu Hoshi GHSS Phek.

College University Level: First - Vepilu Ringa, Kohima Science College, Second -Vienite Chiezou Pfutsero Govt. College, Third -Satalu Nienu, Sam Higgin Bottom, Allahabad.                                                                                  (DPRO & IA Phek)

 

Wokha:

Wokha district observed the 11th National Voters Day on the Theme “Making our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe & Informed” at Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Wokha on 25th January 2021.

Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Wokha, Orenthung Lotha while addressing the gathering said, as voters we are empowered with duty and responsibility in electing the right leader and the privileged given to us as voters we should be conscious in choosing the right leader who will work for the betterment of our society in bringing change and prosperity and urged the newly enlisted voters to exercise their rights wisely.

He also encouraged youngster who have attained the age of 18 years to get enrolled and express rights by taking part in the election process in the form of voting. Later the DC also read out the message of the Chief Election Commissioner.

ADC & Electoral Registration Officer, Wokha, K. Mhathung Tsanglao, while delivering the key note address said, democracy depends on voting and only when the voters vote are the representative selected, but there are many responsibilities upon the voters and added that having the right to vote and able to choose our leader voters have to be vigilant so that voters know who is capable of being a leader.

To ensure the safety of democracy Mhathung urged the voters to make a conscious decision so that in the long run and in the process of governance we safeguard democracy.

Stating voting is a very conscious decision making process he called upon all to be knowledgeable and well informed voters and take part in election process in sustaining democracy.

Deputy Commissioner also handed over commendation certificate to the best Booth Level Officer (BLOs) of37-Tiyi and 38-Wokha A/C to K. Arhono Ezung and John Kikon respectively. Award for online Slogan competition was bagged by Ethungbeni Murry, Elizabeth Lotha and Sulobeni Humtsoe respectively. LaterADC & ERO, Wokha Mhathung led the gathering in reading and signing of the pledge.

Later the DC & DEO, Wokha handed over the EPIC (Voters) Cards to the newly enrolled electors.

(Zubenthung, IA Wokha)

 

Dimapur:

The 11th National Voters' Day under the theme "Making our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and I formed" was observed at Dimapur on 25th January 2021 with Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan as special guest.

DC Dimapur, speaking at the programme held at the conference hall of Taxes Commissioner, said that the cornerstone of Indian democracy was the introduction of universal adult franchise, ensuring every eligible citizen irrespective of religion and caste have the right to vote.

He also said that in the past decades many eligible votes were missed out from the electoral role but due to constant effort made by the Election Commission and many stakeholders the percentage of Electors have increased though not 100% and would continue to do so by creating more avenues and mechanisms.

DC congratulated the BLOs for their seamless work and also all the government employees who also play an important role during election. Congratulating all new young voters, DC, urged them to judiciously use the right given to them.

Assistant Election Officer Dimapur Roland Merry, who also chaired the function while informing the launching to e-EPIC by the Election Commission said that e-EPIC is a PDF version of EPIC which can be downloaded on mobile or self printable form on the computer. He further added that it can be downloaded from 25th to 31st January 2021 by new electors registered during Summary Revision 2021 and having unique mobile number in Enroll from https://voterportal.eci.go & https://nvsp.in, thereafter from 1st February 2021 all other general elector will be able to download the same.

Other highlights of the programme included display of message by Chief Election Commissioner, presentation of awards to BLOs, felicitation of new voters by special guest and administration of Voters Pledge by ADC, Dimapur, V. Lovitoly Sema.

 

(Watimenla IA Dimapur)

 

Tuensang:

Along with the rest of the nation the Tuensang District Election Department also celebrated the 11th National Voters Day at CKS Hall on 25th January 2021. Ajit Kumar Verma IAS ADC & ERO Tuensang was the Special Guest of the function. The programme was held with the theme “Making our voters empowered, Vigilant, Safe & Informed.

Speaking on the occasion the special guest Ajit enlightened the young voters on the value of the votes. Proxy voting is not ethical and should be checked strictly since the voters are the future of the society and shall maintain the ethical values of voting, he said. He also encouraged the young voters that they are lucky to be born and living in a democratic society. National Voters Day was established to have a quality election processes and impartial democratic system, he said and also encouraged the voters basing on the theme of the celebration.   

The best level officers and online slogan competition awards were also awarded in the programme while the chief Elections Commissioners Message was also displayed in the programme. 

The felicitation of the newly enrolled electors was also held while the BBBP also felicitated the first time female voters. 

Rohit Singh IAS SDO (C) administered the pledge. 

(Thungti Chang, IA Tuensang)

 

Longleng:

In Longleng the national voters’ day 2021 was observed at DC’s conference hall on 25th January.

Speaking on the importance of the day the ADC & Electoral Registration Officer, Longleng D. Robin asserted that summary revision of Electoral Roll was conducted annually for inclusion of young eligible voters and exclusion of bogus, proxy or deletion of dead voters for a clean electoral roll. He informed that the role of observing the National Day was to educate and empower the newly enrolled young voters to understand the value of their votes and their rights for a strong and stable democracy.

He appealed to the young voters to come forward to change the mindset of selling voters during elections asserting that National Voters’ Day is the right time to bring change and have clean electoral roll for clean election and to elect the best leaders for our community. He therefore, appealed to the participants to disseminate the vales and the rights of the voters back to their family, friends, community and rural populace for a vibrant society.     

Earlier Short speeches were delivered by Mopling Phom EAC HQ, Vinit Kumar DIO (NIC) Longleng and Chingmei Phom Campus Ambassador Yingli College, Longleng.  The ADC & ERO, Longleng D. Robin also gave away the awards to the best BLOs of 49 & 50 A/C and later administered the pledge of National Voters’ Day. The program was chaired by Phachulo AEO Longleng.

(DPRO, Longleng)

 

Mokokchung:

11th National voter’s day celebration programme was held at Mokokchung on 25th January 2021 under the theme “Making our Voters Empowered Vigilant, Safe and Informed” the programme was held at ADC Planning Conference Hall Mokokchung with Limawabang Jamir, Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Mokokchung as special guest.

Speaking in the progamme DC welcome and congratulated the first time registered voters and called upon all not to sell ones vote for any monetary gains which will leads to weakening of our democracy. He also congratulated all the Both Level Officers (BLO) in the district for their great contribution and tireless efforts in the electoral process. Awards were presented to the best BLOs.

DC also felicitated all the newly enrolled voters and also administered the voters pledge.

The programme was chaired by Sentilong Ozukum EAC Hq welcome address was delivered by Dharam Raj IAS SDO (C) Mokokchung. Vote of thanks proposed by shri Zerutso Kesiezie EAC Hq.

(DPRO Mokokchung)

 

Noklak:

Along with the rest of the country, 11th National Voters' Day was celebrated at Noklak on 25th January 2021 at DC Conference hall, Noklak under the theme 'Making our Voter's empowered, vigilant, safe and informed'. 

Speaking on the occasion as Special Guest, Deputy Commissioner, Noklak, Reny Wilfred, IAS stated that every vote counts when it comes to democracy and development. Democracy flourishes with an informed citizen who votes in the electoral process and advice to practice free, fair and peaceful election, he said. DC gave away the best BLOs award and also administered the national Voters' day pledge.

President, Khiamniungan Tribal Council, M.Thangou who was a special invitee on the occasion encouraged all voters has to cast their votes during election and elaborated on the importance of voting in a democracy and the rights of voting.  He encouraged all the young voters to take part in the polling process and also gave away the epic cards.

The best BLO was awarded to N.C.Mushiu of 56/22 A/C Noklak and P.C. Kamthong of 57/15 AC Thonoknyu. In the online Essay competition, Leing L, Muthiam P and Tanghiu S bag first, second and third position respectively.

The programme was chaired by EAC &AERO Noklak,Yithachu Thur.

 

(K.K. Chim, IA Noklak) 

 

Zunheboto:

Along with the rest of the nation, Zunheboto district observed the 11th Nation Voter's Day on 25th January 2021, with the theme 'Making our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and informed' at DC's conference hall with DEO & DC Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo as the special guest.

Speaking at the programme, Lichamo said the main aim is to reach the younger generation to exercise the franchise by electing the right representative and also to empower the youths in making the right decision while choosing one. He mentioned that, people of our state and also all those working and in connection with the election department, should focus mainly on clean and fair elections.

ADC & ERO, Zunheboto, Hito Sema in his keynote address highlighted on the emergence of the national voters' day to the gathering. District SVEEP icon Atheli Zhimomi, while delivering short speech, said that, it is seen that the number of voters increase every year but exercise of the right was not satisfactory and she added that exercise of adult franchise should be fully and properly utilised to see a developed nation.

At the programme, various awards were given away, the main being the best BLO award which was given to K.Zheyito Achumi, JE PWD (R&B) BLO 5/35-A/C Zunheboto.

The programme chaired by EAC Zunheboto, Orenthung Kikon and the pledge was administered by special guest and AEO Zunheboto. Nathan Konyak delivered the vote of thanks.

 

(IA Zunheboto)

 

Pughoboto:

Joining the rest of the country, Pughoboto Sub Division observed the 11th National Voters' Day Celebration under the theme 'Making our voters Empowered, vigilant, safe & informed' held at ADC& DEO office, Pughoboto on 25th January 2021.

ADC & DEO Pughoboto, Thungchanbemo Tungoe congratulated the winners and urged the all participants and BLOs to continue to do the same and also rededicate themselves. Tungoe emphasised on the importance of the day and also apprised the newly enrolled to exercise their franchise in the right way.

SDO &ERO distributed the EPICs and badges to the newly enrolled voters. The newly total enrolled voters under the 13 A/C Pughoboto was 516 out of the 14064 voters as on electoral Roll 15 January 2021. 

ADC & DEO Pughoboto gave away the best award BLOs 2021 and prizes for essay, painting and Mini Marathon. Best BLOs 2020-2021 was awarded to Vihokhu Swu from Mukalimi Part 14.This year essay and painting competition was conducted in school wise due to pandemic. The schools and winners in the different categories competition participants included New Foundation School and Mission school, GHS from Pughoboto, Don Bosco School and GHS from Lazami. Mini Marathon in Men category was bagged by Tovi-1st, Ghukato-2nd and Bokavi Swu 3rd. In Women Marathon winners 1st- Viniholi, 2nd -Nilivi Achumi and 3rd -Shevili.

Speaking on the significance of the NVD, SDO(C) & ERO Pughoboto Longasen Lotha elaborated and encouraged the newly enrolled to understand the power of vote which can bring more development.

NVD pledge was administered by ADC & DEO Pughoboto.

 

(APRO Pughoboto)

 

Aboi:

Along with the rest of the country 11th National Voters Day was celebrated at Aboi Town with the theme “Making our voters Empowered, vigilant, Safe and informed” on 25th Jan’ 2021 at ADC Conference Hall Aboi Town.

While reading out the CEC’s message ADC & AERO 47 A/C Aboi encouraged the newly enrolled Voters that they are empowered to choose/ elect leaders. He also distributed voter ID & Badge to newly enrolled voters. Voters pledge was also administered. The programme was chaired by Ms. Shoyan Konyak SDO (Soil).

                                                                                                (M. Pelih, IA Chen)

 

Chen:

Along with the rest of the country 11th National Voters Day was celebrated at Chen Town on 25th January 2021 at mini SDO Civil Complex.

SDO (Civil) & AERO 45 A/C Tehok Samuel Konyak thanked BLOs for their dedication and the hard work. He also spoke on the voter enrolment process and the use of EVMs and handed the Voters ID card to the newly enrolled Voters.

(M. Pelih, IA Chen)

 

Thonoknyu:

11th National Voters Day was observed at Thonoknyu Hq at DB's Court SDO (C) office on 25th January 2021.

SDO (C) Longdiba L Sangtam encouraged the newly inducted voters and also briefed on the awareness and significance of the day.NVD pledge was also administered.

Short speeches was delivered by TAPO acting president Pukho as special guest.

 

                                                                                                (IA Thonoknyu)

 

Chozuba:

11th National voters day was held in the office chamber of ADC Chozuba on 25th January 2021. Obang Jamir EAC Chozuba delivered the key note address. K Bawe A wing Sukrusu BLO 6 GPS (A) was awarded the best BLO in 18AC Chozuba. 

 

                                                                                    (IA Chozuba)

 

Pfutsero:

National Voters Day was celebrated at Pfutsero on 25th January 2021 at meeting hall, Additional Deputy Commissioner office under the theme, "making our voters empowered, vigilant, safe and informed".

On the occasion an essay writing competition was held under two category, College level and Higher Secondary level.

Best BLO was also felicitated. EPIC and badges were also distributed during the celebration.

(Avika Awomi, IA Pfutsero)