Kohima, April 29 (MExN): The State Election Commissioner (SEC) today notified the ‘Election Programme' for the for conduct of general election to 3 Municipal Councils and 36 Town Councils in the Nagaland and the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into operation with immediate effect within the these ULBs.
The MCC as contained in the “Model Code of Conduct for the guidance of Political Parties and Candidates” and adopted by the SEC will remain in force till the completion of the election, stated the notification issued by the SEC John Longkumer.
The election will be held on June 26, with counting & declaration of results on June 29.
The period for filing of nomination is from June 7 to June 11 (upto 3pm).
Meanwhile, the electoral-roll for the ensuing elections was published on April 12, with January 1, 2024 as qualifying date, along with subsequent amendments, if any for 25 municipalities under the districts of Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Chümoukedima, Niuland, Peren, Phek, Tseminyu, Wokha and Zunheboto.
For the 14 municipalities in the districts of Mon, Longleng, Noklak, Tuensang, Shamator and Kiphire, there were nail claims, the existing Electoral Roll as finally published on 24.11.2022 along with subsequent amendments, if any, shall remain operational, the notification added.
