Voters queue at the polling station for the Chümoukedima Town Council (CTC) Ward-11 bye-election on June 16. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Dimapur | June 16
Polling for the bye-election to the Chümoukedima Town Council (CTC) Ward-11 without incident on June 16 with a turnout of 83.6% recorded at the close of polling. As per a DIPR release, Returning Officer and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chümoukedima, T Lemlila Sangtam expressed appreciation to the political parties, voters and all officials, including security forces, involved in ensuring the successful conduct of the bye-election. She stated that the democratic principle of “one person, one vote” was strictly upheld throughout the polling process, from the commencement of voting until its conclusion.
The Ward-11 seat fell vacant following the demise of former Councillor Keneisetuo Doze. The People’s Democratic Alliance partners— BJP and NPF fielded Kezhanguto Zhotso and Neichü Kuotsu, respectively. The polling process in the ward with a total electorate of 677 was marked by a slow-moving queue. The slow pace was attributed to stringent scrutiny of voter credentials.
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