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Nagaland: Leaders of all political parties hold rallies across state to garner support of voters

<span style="color: #222222;">In Nagaland, top leaders of all the political parties held extensive rallies across the State on Tuesday. Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah asserted to continue the development works under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<br />'' <br />''  Addressing a joint rally of NDPP and BJP at Tuensang Sadar, Mr. Shah said that Nagaland witnessed massive peace and progress during the NDA rule. He said that steps have been taken to restore peace in North East. Mr. Shah promised to increase the cap of Ayushman Bharat from five lakh to 10 lakh rupees if NDPP – BJP alliance retains power.<br />'' <br />'' Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge addressed an election rally at Dimapur .Mr. Kharge alleged that the NDPP and BJP governments only looted the State. He said that the BJP never kept their promises. Mr. Kharge promised to provide 3000 rupees of old age pension per month in Nagaland if his party comes to power.<br />'' <br />'' The Congress President alleged that Narendra Modi is only working for the interest of a few selected businessmen. He said that Congress is the only party which is fighting for the constitution and democracy. AIR Correspondent reports that all the contesting candidates are trying to woo the voters in the State. Polling for the 59 seats will be held on the 27th of this month. The BJP won one seat uncontested.<br />''<br />'' </span>AIR correspondent reports that over 13 lakh voters would seal the political fate of 183 candidates in Nagaland. The ruling   NDPP is contesting the election on 40 seats while its partner the BJP has fielded candidates on 20 seats. The Congress has given tickets to 23 candidates, while the National People's Front is contesting 22 seats.<br />''<br />''Other parties including RJD, Ram Vilas faction of LJP, NPP, and NCP are also in the fray. There are also 19 independent candidates in the contest. The BJP already won the Akuluto assembly constituency uncontested.  The three assembly seats Tening, Sanis and Tehok are the highest number of 6 candidates. 

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