NBCC for '1 person, 1 vote' in Nagaland ULB polls

DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has called for "one person, one vote, and vote without influence" in the coming urban local body (ULB) elections in the state, scheduled for June 26.
"...let us exercise our franchise with dignity and pride to choose the right leader to represent us in our ward for the benefit of the community," the NBCC said in an appeal to the voters on Saturday.
Urging every voter to avoid playing partisan politics and the blaming game, the church body said, "We must believe that all the candidates are capable people and it is our vote that will put the right and capable candidates to represent us to do things collectively for our benefits."
It also appealed to both the candidates and the voters to remember the heavenly gift bestowed upon them and act responsibly during the forthcoming elections.
Stating that many people lack the gift of leadership, the NBCC said with the ULB elections approaching, it is the appropriate time for the candidates to demonstrate God-given leadership by being cognisant of the obligation to serve the community.
It added that the voters also have an equal responsibility to pray before casting their votes in order to pick whoever they believe would do the best job for their ward/colony.
"We should not be influenced by speech alone. Whoever is concerned about the colony and can perform should be chosen to represent you. Commitment, dedication, and concern for the colony should be the standard," the NBCC said.