Kohima: The clean election campaign launched by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has been gaining momentum in Phek district under the initiative of the Chakhesang Mothers Association (CMA), Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC), Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) and Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO).
The organisations hold a public awareness meeting at Phek Town Clock Tower. CMA officials sought the support of the people to ensure a clean and fair process in the February 23 Nagaland Assembly elections.
Addressing the gathering, CMA president Zaposhelu Venuh pointed out that undue worries and burdens are caused to particularly mothers every election season. Anti-social practices, proxy voting for cash and the many other unfair practices associated with the polling process in the state bring added worries and problems on the womenfolk, she said.
Former Women Secretary, CBCC Vesalü Swuro called upon the public to exercise their franchise in true democratic spirit and avoid selling their very right to vote.
Past elections have brought worries and sorrow to many families, destroyed many able leaders owing to the negative reasons associated with election, she said, and challenged the citizens to desist from such acts in the forthcoming election. (UNI)