NPO calls for free and fair election
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, February 21 2022:
The Naga People's Organization (NPO), Senapati has appealed to all the candidates, political parties, workers and people of Senapati district to ensure free, fair and smooth conduct of the forthcoming elections.
In a release, Publicity Wing of NPO stated that in the run up to every election, there are hiccups, commotion and conflicts but in a democratic society, freedom to exercise adult franchise is a fundamental right and has to be respected.
It stated that free will of every right thinking citizen should be respected, coercing and involvement of armed groups and anti social elements should be kept at bay for smooth and peaceful conduct of election.
Moreover, NPO also condemned the threats and intimidations made to Losii Arow of Tobufii, president 48-Mao AC Youth Wing by armed miscreants on February 18, 2022 .
"Suppressing freedom of speech and expression in a democratic society cannot be tolerated", it added.
NPO further appealed to all concerned to avoid any form of violence to ensure free and fair elections in the district.