The Governor in his appeal said that the concerns raised by ENPO are acknowledged with utmost respect, but it is imperative to address the essence of democratic participation.
"Voting in any election is not just a right but an important opportunity that ensures representation of the people's voice in governance and upholding democratic principles," Ganesan said.
He said: “I also assure the ENPO and the people of Eastern Nagaland that the concerns related to the creation of the Frontier Nagaland Area are being diligently addressed by the Central Government.”
The Governor said that constructive dialogue and continued participation in the democratic process by all concerned stakeholders should be encouraged.
He also requested the ENPO and the people of Eastern Nagaland to exercise their constitutional right and participate in the upcoming ULB elections, thereby strengthening the democratic structure of the state.
The State Election Commission (SEC) last month announced the much-awaited elections for three municipal councils and 36 municipal councils in the state.
Following the intervention of the Supreme Court, elections to urban bodies in Nagaland will be held after a gap of 20 years. Municipal elections in Nagaland were last held in 2004 and the tenure of the civic bodies ended in 2009–10.
The elections could not be held due to the controversy over 33 percent reservation for women.
Since 2010, the ENPO has been demanding a separate 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' or a separate state, comprising six eastern Nagaland districts, Longleng, Mon, Noklak, Shamtor and Tuensang, along with seven backward tribes, the Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Live. Tikhir, Sangtam, and Yimkhiung.
"Voting in any election is not just a right but an important opportunity that ensures representation of the people's voice in governance and upholding democratic principles," Ganesan said.
He said: “I also assure the ENPO and the people of Eastern Nagaland that the concerns related to the creation of the Frontier Nagaland Area are being diligently addressed by the Central Government.”
The Governor said that constructive dialogue and continued participation in the democratic process by all concerned stakeholders should be encouraged.
He also requested the ENPO and the people of Eastern Nagaland to exercise their constitutional right and participate in the upcoming ULB elections, thereby strengthening the democratic structure of the state.
The State Election Commission (SEC) last month announced the much-awaited elections for three municipal councils and 36 municipal councils in the state.
Following the intervention of the Supreme Court, elections to urban bodies in Nagaland will be held after a gap of 20 years. Municipal elections in Nagaland were last held in 2004 and the tenure of the civic bodies ended in 2009–10.
The elections could not be held due to the controversy over 33 percent reservation for women.
Since 2010, the ENPO has been demanding a separate 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' or a separate state, comprising six eastern Nagaland districts, Longleng, Mon, Noklak, Shamtor and Tuensang, along with seven backward tribes, the Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Live. Tikhir, Sangtam, and Yimkhiung.
