An Intensive Voters Awareness Campaign organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Mokokchung in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Commissioner and District Election Office, Mokokchung was held on 9th March, 2024 at Sungkomen Community Hall, Mokokchung.  Ajit Kumar, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, Mokokchung graced the programme as the Special Guest, DIPR said.

Addressing the gathering, the Special Guest stressed on the importance to raise awareness regarding the voting process. He stated that it is important to know the value of our voting rights and to use our political power to change the social dynamics. Quoting Franklin D. Roosevelt “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting”, Ajit Kumar asserted on the significance of exercising one’s franchise and to elect effective people centric leaders to usher in progress and development in the state. He also advocated on the importance of enhancing participation in the voting system to make democracy more vibrant.

The programme was chaired by Temjenzungla, NYV while Imtimenla Aier, APW, Sungkomen Baptist Church invoked God’s blessings. Talinochet, NYV delivered the welcome address and Nungsang pronounced the vote of thanks. Demonstration on Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) was conducted after the programme.