Northeast Desk, 29th June: The counting of votes for the civic body polls in Nagaland commenced on June 29, following an election held after a gap of two decades. This information was confirmed by an official from the State Election Commission.
The election covered 24 urban local bodies across 10 districts, including three municipalities and 21 town councils. The counting process started promptly at 8 am and is being conducted simultaneously at 16 centers across the state, as reported by PTI.
According to reports from the ground, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has secured a decisive victory in the Chiephobozou Town Council in Kohima. Candidates representing the party were elected unopposed in all nine wards of this urban local body, reflecting a clear mandate from the electorate.
Further updates on the results and outcomes of the civic body polls are expected to be announced as the day unfolds.