‘Red letter day’ for women as Nagaland okays ULB elections with reservation

Kohima: Nagaland has finally resolved to conduct elections as per the 74th Amendment Act of the Constitution of India and allow for 33% women reservation in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections. 

The decision followed a crucial meeting between the state government and stakeholders, including mass-based civil societies, church organisations, tribal hohos, political parties and other non-governmental organisations.