Meghalaya Elections 2023: To guarantee a free and truthful meeting election within the state, the Election Commission on Friday ordered to seal the Indo-Bangladesh border. An official knowledgeable that the Indo-Bangladesh border will stay sealed until March 2 in view of the meeting election. F R Kharkong, State Chief Electoral Officer as well as to this claimed that the ballot panel has additionally directed the sealing of the inter-state board with Assam
The ballot panel has additionally ordered the sealing of the inter-state border with Assam until March 2, he stated. Polls for the 60-member meeting constituency will be held on February 27 and the votes will be counted on March 2.
Movement of individuals within the border space restricted
“All districts having the international border with Bangladesh have been asked to issue orders to seal and movement of people in the border areas would be restricted,” Kharkongor informed PTI.
‘Border Haats’ operation deferred
The operation of ‘border haats’ has additionally been deferred until the completion of the election course of. “If the unregulated movement of individuals between the two countries is allowed, there is a likelihood of law and order problems leading to danger to human life and disturbance to public tranquillity,” the CEO stated.
PM Modi addressed a rally in Shillong
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that India is scaling new heights of success and Meghalaya is making robust contributions to it. Addressing a public rally right here, he exuded confidence that ‘lotus’, the BJP image, will bloom within the state, because the saffron party-led authorities has all the time prioritised the well-being of its individuals.
“Lack of road, rail, and air connectivity had in the past obstructed development in Meghalaya. During the last nine years, however, the BJP government at the Centre has brought about positive changes in the state and the northeastern region. “Be it youth, ladies, merchants, or authorities servants, everybody needs the BJP to be in energy in Meghalaya,” he asserted.
The PM confused that Meghalaya wants to free from dynasty politics. “Not only in Delhi but also in Meghalaya, family-run parties had converted the state into an ATM to fill their coffers.
People have rejected them. Meghalaya now wants a government that puts people first and not family,” he underlined.
The PM, who had earlier taken half in a highway present right here, stated he was overwhelmed by the love and help proven by individuals in the course of the programme. “This love, this blessing of yours.
(with inputs from PTI)
