Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A, IAS had a final briefing with all the Sector Officers, Commanders, Nodal Officer (Health) and Sector Health Regulators in connection with the forth coming Bye-Election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 14 Southern Angami -1(ST) Assembly Constituency on 31st October 2020 in DC's Conference Hall Kohima. 

In the meeting, General Observer for Bye-Election S.K Pradhan, IAS encouraged the assigned polling officers to be well versed with the guidelines given by the Election Commission of India. He called upon them to give their best efforts in their respective assigned duties for the peaceful and safe conduct of the Bye-election. 

The DC & DEO Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A in his final briefing to the assigned Officers reminded them to work together, share ideas and co-ordinate with each other in all aspects relating to election process. Mentioning on the election motto "Free, fair, safe and peaceful election", DC called upon them to perform their respective roles as per the guidelines given by the ECI and to ensure smooth conduct of the Bye-election. 

Superintendent of Police Kohima, Manoj Kumar IPS also pointed out to maintain law and order and to execute their duties as per the ECI guidelines for the successful conduct of bye-election. 

ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa and CMO Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu also apprised the members on the present status of COVID-19 pandemic and the precautionary measures undertaken for the safe conduct of Bye-Election. 

Besides, Sub-Divisional Officer (C) Jakhama and Returning Officer for Bye-Election, Ruopfukuotuo Noudi, all the Sector Officers and Sector Commanders, Nodal Officer (Health) and Sector Health Regulators attended the meeting. 

(Shahlong IA Kohima)