In view of the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha General Election 2024, office of the Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Kohima held a meeting with representatives of political parties under Kohima district with regard to Model Code of Conduct, Election Expenditure Monitoring and IT related Apps (SUVIDHA & cVIGIL) at NIC Conference Hall, DC’s Office Kohima on March 16.
A DIPR repot informed that Additional Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Rhosietho Nguori, who chaired the meeting, informed the representatives of the political parties to follow and observe all necessary norms and Model Code of Conduct as envisaged by the ECI for the conduct of free and fair election.
SDO Hq. Kohima and Nodal Officer, MCC, James Renbi and Assistant Election Officer, Kohima, Olivi Thurr explained the details about MCC, Election Expenditure Monitoring, Media Certification and defacement of flex, posters and other political advertisements.
District Informatics Officer (DIO), J.G. Lorin gave detailed information about the usage of SUVIDHA Apps. (Apps for online Nomination and Permission) and also requested the concerned to apply any required documents at least two days ahead (48 hours) and in PDF format only.
Sr. Programme Officer, IT department, Samuel highlighted the detailed information about the usage of cVIGIL Apps. (Apps for online certification and complaints).
Meanwhile, Chief Electoral Officer, V. Yasan R. held meeting with the representatives of political parties on the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) at the CEO’s chamber, Kohima on March 18. DC Mokokchung notifies: Deputy Commissioner (DC) & District Election Officer (DEO), Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji has directed all the Printing Press in and around Mokokchung district to follow the guidelines regarding printing of Election Posters, Pamphlets etc. He directed all printing press to clearly indicate the materials (election posters, pamphlets, etc) the names and addresses of the printers and publishers of any such materials printed by the press. In another order, the DC & DEO directed all the government employees posted under Mokokchung district to be in station with immediate effect.
DC cautioned that disciplinary action shall be initiated against any errant officials as per section 134 of the RP act 1951.
Meanwhile, a meeting of the District Level Standing Committee was held on March 18 at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Mokokchung.
Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer of Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji, appealed for collaboration among districts and adherence to election decorum in accordance with the Election Commission’s guidelines.
Assistant Election Officer Mokokchung, Renben Mozhui, underscored the significance of combating child labor during the election period, emphasizing the need to raise awareness among party workers.
Assistant Commissioner Ajit Kumar, delivered a concise overview of the Model Code of Conduct during the election period, urging against religious and communal tensions and emphasizing the avoidance of bribery and intimidation.
A presentation on the cVIGIL App: a mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for reporting violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections was also conducted. Users can report violations by selecting the type of violation, providing incident details, and submitting relevant media.
SP Mokokchung, Vesupra Kezo reiterated the importance of cooperation with law enforcement and emphasized the necessity of a peaceful election. He cautioned against misuse of social media and its potential adverse effects.
MCC enforce in Wokha: Deputy Commissioner, Wokha Ajit Kumar Ranjan has informed, that with the announcement of general election to the Lok Sabha 2024 all the Flying Squad Team at the district have been activated with immediate effect.
DC Peren meeting with nodal officers: In connection with election to Lok Sabha 2024, Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Peren, Vineet Kumar convened a meeting with various Nodal Officers who were assigned with various tasks for the upcoming electioneering process on March 18.
In the meeting the DC & DEO stressed on the on-going preparation plans and strategies from the various Nodal Officers for the successful conduct of the upcoming Election. He also reviewed other preparation plans including that of manpower status, transport plans, training management, Postal Ballot management, EVMs management, Media management, etc.
