NAGALAND ELECTIONS 2023
Nagaland local body elections see 80% voter turnout despite ENPO boycott call
State Election Commissioner (SEC) T. John Longkumer reported that no votes were cast in the six eastern Nagaland districts due to the boycott call by the ENPO. Longkumer stated, "Earlier 79 candidates from these six districts filed their nominations, but they later withdrew their candidatures. No candidate is contesting in the town councils in eastern Nagaland, where ENPO gave a vote boycott call in support of their statehood demand for 'Frontier Nagaland Territory'."
Congress wins both seats in Manipur, calls for reconciliation amidst ongoing ethnic violence
The Congress party has gained significant seats in Manipur, a state ravaged by ethnic violence for over a year. The Congress has called for reconciliation between the new MPs and Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who has criticized the BJP government for its actions. The Congress party has praised the victories of INC candidates Bimol Akoijam and Alfred Kanngam S Arthur in Inner and Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituencies, and praise
ENPO reject Nagaland govt’s appeal, says firm on decision to abstain from Urban Local Bodies elections
The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) rejects Nagaland government's appeal to participate in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections on June 26, chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. ENPO demands a separate 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' and boycotts elections in support of this demand.
After Lok Sabha polls, ENPO announces decision to abstain from Urban Local Body elections
ENPO abstains from ULB and Lok Sabha polls, demanding 'Frontier Nagaland Territory.' They inform SEC about abstention, citing delay in territory creation promised by MHA.
Nagaland: ENPO writes to EC on its decision to abstain from Lok Sabha polls
In a letter the ENPO stated, “We are writing to you regarding the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled to take place in our region on the 19th of April, 2024. We regretfully inform you of the Eastern Nagaland people's collective decision to abstain from participating in this election.We humbly and respectfully beg to inform you that, people of Eastern
Urban local body polls likely to be held in Nagaland in April
Municipal elections in Nagaland were first conducted in 2004, and the terms of the civic bodies ended in 2009-10. The State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated a special summary revision of the electoral rolls for the ULB elections, including municipal polls.
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The Political Odyssey of 2023: BJP's northern triumph vs Congress' southern sojourn
The year 2023 in Indian politics witnessed significant events that may impact the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. The Congress gained ground in the South with a victory in Karnataka, while the BJP dominated the political landscape in the North. Rahul Gandhi faced a setback, being deemed ineligible for the Lok Sabha, leading to a legal battle.
Election process for urban local bodies to be completed by April 30: Nagaland to SC
Nagaland's commitment to complete urban local body elections with 33% women's reservation by April 30 was conveyed to the Supreme Court. The state's new Municipal Act, 2023, and election rules will be ready by January 8. The court, dealing with a plea for women's reservation, noted the state's progress and scheduled the matter for May 3. The case arose from earlier cancellations and debates over Nagaland's traditional laws' conflict with women's political participation rights.
Increasing turnout, less EVM complaints in 2023's state elections
Starting with Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in November-December 2022, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Karnataka went to polls in early 2023 while the year is closing with elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram.
Nagaland government commits to one-third quota for women in Municipal Elections by April 2024
Advocate General K.N. Balgopal, representing the state government, informed the bench of Justices S.K. Kaul, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and Ahsanuddin Amanulla that the process would be expedited, with results expected to be declared by April 2024. The court ordered a listing of the matter on December 11, recognizing the significant development in the form of the new legislation.
Nagaland Municipal Bill 2023 passed: Municipal Elections with 33% women quota to be completed by April 30, 2024
The Nagaland government has informed the Supreme Court that municipal elections in the state, with a one-third quota for women, will be completed before April 30, 2024. The Supreme Court bench acknowledged the passing of the Nagaland Municipal Bill 2023, and the state government indicated that one month would be required to frame relevant rules under the newly passed law.
Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly Elections Results 2023 Highlights: NDPP-BJP alliance bags 37 seats, returns to power in Nagaland
Assembly Elections 2023 Results Highlights: The counting of votes in Meghalaya and Nagaland began on Thursday morning under three-tier security measures. The Election Commission has appointed a General Observer for each Assembly constituency while several other officials, including micro-observers and counting supervisors, were appointed for the counting process.
Nagaland Exit Poll Results LIVE: Huge victory for BJP-NDPP alliance in Nagaland
Elections across the 59 assembly seats in Nagaland concluded today peacefully. BJP's Kazheto Kinimi was re-elected from the Akuluto seat after his only rival withdrew his nomination. According to the Election Commission, over 83 per cent voting was recorded in the North Eastern State till 5 pm.
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