Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 6
As part of its clean election campaign the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has prepared a clean election pledge card. “I understand that the election of right leaders in our land is my birth right and a God given responsibility. It is my belief that active participation in the process of clean election will lead towards good governance, social-political reform and just peace in the society.”
The seven point pledges states: “I will not tamper my date of birth and register myself or anybody on the electoral role before 18 years of age,” will have only one Voter’s Identity Card for the whole electoral process, will not entertain and indulge in substance abuse, sexual immorality and in any form of corrupt activities that are not in tune with Christian principles during election, will not manipulate and misguide others against their choice and will, will honour the freedom of choice, particularly during elections and not to be forced or force anyone by the so called collective decision of clan, Khel, village, range, clubs etc. to caste for a candidate, will keep secret voting a personal matter, will not cast any proxy vote or impersonate any other person in any way nor knowingly allow anyone to cast “my vote” and will not solicit or give away money and other forms of favour for “my vote or for buying votes.”
