Kohima: Nagaland Governor today urged the government officials to function efficiently so that the people could exercise their franchise to elect a new government of their choice in March assembly polls in the state.

Unfurling the national flag at civil secretariat ground here on the occasion of 58th Republic Day celebration, the Governor said and free and fair elections were very vital for growth and development of the state.

The governor also appealed to all sections of the society to extend their fullest support and co-opeartion in the government's endeavour to create a conducive atmosphere for a violence free election.

Referring to political situation in the state, he emphasized on strengthening the peace process where various NGOs, Naga civil society and grass root level government functionaries like gaonburhas (village chiefs) and dobhashis (interpreters) were being actively involved.

The governor reiterated that the government's priority during the brief spell of the President's Rule was to restore law and order, revitalize the Public Distribution System (PDS) and improvement of road condition in the state.

Source : PTI