Kohima: The Nagaland state unit of BJP has vehemently condemned the alleged undemocratic practices of NPF during the campaign trails of BJP candidate for the bye-election of the Northern Angami -II Assembly Constituency under Kohima district.
A release issued by Nagaland BJP media cell said the acts of vandalism unleashed by the NPF in the villages of Tuophema, Botsa and Chiechama were clear cases of violation of election Model Code of Conduct (MCC). “What was even more intriguing was the NPF denying its hands in the incidents despite hundreds of eye witnesses, including the district administration and security personnel present when the incidents happened,” it stated.
The release said defending its mischief by quoting the village resolution adopted in February, nakedly exposed the NPF’s pre-plan to sabotage the BJP campaign advantages. BJP Nagaland then demanded to know from the election authorities as to whether a village resolution is above the constitution of India.”Further, the election authorities should clarify to the public as to whether elections are conducted under the provisions of Representation of People’s Act, 1951 or under the village customary law and procedures,” the BJP also demanded.
According to the release of the BJP, NPF had taken the village council resolution as its weapon to fight the former. The resolution had infringed upon the fundamental rights of an individual to exercise his or her franchise without fear or favour. (UNI)
