In view of the upcoming State Assembly Election, the Chief Electoral Officer’s Office of Nagaland is conducting a two-day training programme for District Level Master Trainers (DLMTs).

A DIPR report stated that the training is on 17–18 January at DC’s Conference Hall in Kohima.

In his inaugural speech, Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, V Shashank Shekhar, IAS, informed the Master Trainers that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has already visited the state for the upcoming Assembly Election and had categorically instructed the scrutiny of the election process and to endeavor for a free and fair poll with zero violence.

While briefing the Master Trainers, Shashank said India is a democratic country and the election is the heart of any democracy and of any governance. He, therefore, urged the Master Trainers to ensure that thorough instructions and training are given to all the polling officials.

The CEO also remarked that one small mistake can affect the entire election process and asked the officials to be very alert and careful and to minutely sensitize polling personnel in their respective districts and encourage them to co-operate fully with the district administration, police, sector officers, etc for smooth flow of the election process.

The CEO also requested the officials from newly created districts to bring up any required support to the CEO’s office.

The DLMTs were divided into two batches for the two-day training. The first batch comprising of master trainers from Pughoboto, Peren, Longleng, Kiphire, Dimapur, Zunheboto, Wokha, Phek and Mokokchung were placed at DC’s Conference Hall.

The second batch of master trainers from Tseminyu, Noklak, Shamator, Chümoukedima, Tuengsang, Kohima and Mon were placed at DPDB Hall (District Planning Machinery).

The short programme was chaired by Assistant Election Officer Kohima R Toshimeren Aier.

Joint CEO Sharon Longchari and State Level Master Trainers (SLMTs) also attended the programme.