Nagaland gears up for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections on June 26, with 669 candidates, including 238 women, filing nominations. These elections mark the first in 20 years and the first-ever with 33% reservation for women. Previous delays stemmed from objections to women’s reservation and property tax by tribal bodies, citing Article 371(A) rights. In 2017, clashes disrupted polls, prompting deferral. Despite calls for abstention from the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO), ruling NDPP and BJP candidates have filed nominations. Vote counting is slated for June 29.
Historic Urban Local Bodies Elections Set for Nagaland
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