AIZAWL, Jan 25: Along
with the rest of the country,
Mizoram today observed the
National Voters' Day. The day
was observed with a special
function in all the district headquarters.
In Aizawl, the main function
was held at Synod Conference
Centre with state Governor
Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma
(retd) gracing the occasion as
chief guest. It was also observed
in all government offices
where government employees
made voter pledge.
In his address, the Governor
praised the fair and clean
elections in Mizoram, which
he attributed to the collective
efforts of churches and NGOs,
and said it set an example to
the rest of the country. He said
he wanted the rest of the
country and the world to learn
from how elections are conducted
in Mizoram.
Mizoram observes National Voters Day: The Governor, however,
expressed disappointment
over the small number of
woman candidates in elections
even though the women outnumber
their male counterparts
in the electoral roll. He
stressed the need to empower
women in legislature and
administration to uplift their
status in the society.
He also appealed to the
people for work for the disabled
persons.
Persons with Disabilities
Commissioner Dr Lalnunthara,
who spoke on the
occasion about the this year's
National Voters' Day theme
'Accessible Elections', emphasised
that participation of disabled
persons in the elections
without any hindrance are their
democratic rights.
Chief Electoral Officer S
B Shashank, said Voter Verified
Paper Audit Trail
(VVPAT) would be used in
Mizoram state Assembly
elections which are due for
this year-end. -Assam Tribune
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