There was no voting at all in areas under Eastern Nagaland following the indefinite shutdown and “voluntarily abstain” call given by the ENPO.
This was informed by Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio while he was addressing a rally in support of NDA Lok Sabha candidate Chumben Murry
BJP national president JP Nadda today addressed an NDA election rally in Chumoukedima to drum up support for Lok Sabha candidate Chumben Murry.
In terms of Congress candidate S. Supongmeren Jamir, CM Rio said that the Nagaland Congress is contesting the elections only to save the face of the grand old party.
The ENPO today sent a representation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) affirming that it will abstain from participating in the biggest festival of democracy.
Murry is a two-time MLA representing the Wokha seat. He contested the Nagaland Assembly elections thrice in 2008, 2013 and 2018
Assam was the partner state, while Germany, Colombia, and United States of America were the partner countries for the 24th Hornbill Festival
Sources informed that the MHA has submitted a draft to the State government which was handed to ENLU.
The Neiphiu Rio government will also urge the Centre to enact appropriate regulations and lay down processes for movement of people across the borders.
Nagaland CM Rio said that if the need arises his government will work on a comprehensive plan for a tangible solution