Nagaland CEO issues notice to ENPO over total shutdown on poll day

Kohima: In the wake of an indefinite total shutdown declared across six districts in Eastern Nagaland jurisdiction, just on the eve of polling for Nagaland’s lone Lok Sabha seat, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has issued a show-cause notice to the ENPO president.

The show-cause notice has been issued to the president of Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), raising concerns over potential electoral interference, Nagaland Post reported.

The notice, issued by CEO Nagaland, Vayasan R, highlighted the gravity of the situation, citing Sub-Section (1) of Section 171C of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This section pertains to undue influence during elections, stating that “Whoever voluntarily interferes or attempts to interfere with the free exercise of any electoral right commits the offense of undue influence at an election.”