The State Election Commissioner, Hage Kojeen, while addressing the meeting of all the Election Observers appointed for the forthcoming Panchayat and Municipal Elections in Arunachal Pradesh emphasised on the crucial role played by the observers.

Stressing the importance of the role, he said that efforts should be made to create a level playing field. The observers being eyes & ears of the SEC are expected to provide direct inputs to the SEC about proper implementation of various election processes including MCC, he said.

“The basic mandate of the State election commission has been to conduct local body elections in a free, fair and peaceful manner. Election observers are expected to provide direct imports to the commission regarding proper implementation of various election processes including MCC,”  the SEC said.

He also advised the observers to display proper and dignified conduct of themselves before the eyes of the people while discharging their duties and responsibilities. As many as 35 election observers attended the meeting, as the Panchayat and Municipal elections in Arunachal Pradesh are to begin simultaneously in a single phase on December 22.