In view of the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha General Election 2024, The Office of the Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Kohima held a meeting with Representatives of Political Parties under Kohima District on Monday at NIC Conference Hall, DC’s Office Kohima. The meeting was conducted with regard to Model Code of Conduct, Election Expenditure Monitoring and IT related Apps (SUVIDHA & cVIGIL), DIPR has informed.

Chairing the meeting, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rhosietho Nguori, NCS informed the representatives of the political parties that there will be no shortcuts in regard to election matters and urged them 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 Hrs) 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).