Nagaland: Chief Electoral Officer cautions Congress candidate

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland has cautioned the Congress’ candidate S Supongmeren Jamir against appealing to “communal feelings” for securing votes following his assertion to some tribes that it would be difficult for “our people” if the BJP retained power at the Centre again.
Referring to the complaint by BJP president of Dimapur district, Imchainba, CEO said Supongmeren had issued letters in Ao dialect saying “other religious believers are being threatened and being persecuted”.
Such a statement may be interpreted as an appeal by the candidate to vote on the ground of his religion, CEO said.
Noting that there is an urgent need to maintain decorum during the remaining hours left before polling, CEO said, “You, S Supongmeren Jamir, are strictly cautioned against appealing to communal feelings for securing votes in favour of your candidature for the 1-Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency in the General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2024.”