Meghalaya Election 2023: The Election Commission on Friday ordered the sealing of the Indo-Bangladesh border to ensure free and fair assembly elections in the state. An official told that in view of the assembly elections, the Indo-Bangladesh border will remain sealed till March 2. State Chief Electoral Officer FR Kharkong further claimed that the Election Commission has also directed sealing of the inter-state board along with Assam.
He said that the Election Commission has also ordered to seal the inter-state border with Assam till March 2. Polling for the 60-member assembly constituency will be held on February 27 and the counting of votes will take place on March 2.
Restricted movement of people in the border area
Kharkongor told PTI, “Orders have been issued to seal all the districts along the international border with Bangladesh and the movement of people in the border areas will be restricted.”
Operation of ‘Border Haat’ postponed
Till the completion of the election process, the operation of ‘Border Haat’ has also been postponed. “If uncontrolled movement of persons is allowed between the two countries, there is a possibility of law and order problems, which will lead to danger to human life and disturb public peace,” the CEO said.
PM Modi addresses a rally in Shillong
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is scaling new heights of success and Meghalaya is making a strong contribution to it. Addressing a public meeting here, he expressed confidence that the BJP’s election symbol ‘lotus’ will blossom in the state as the government led by the saffron party has always given priority to the welfare of its people.
“Lack of road, rail and air connectivity had hindered development in Meghalaya in the past. However, during the last nine years, the BJP government at the Center has brought positive changes in the state and the northeastern region.” Be it women, businessmen or government employees, everyone wants the BJP to remain in power in Meghalaya.
The PM stressed that Meghalaya needs to be freed from dynasty politics. Not only in Delhi but also in Meghalaya, the family-run parties had turned the state into an ATM to fill their coffers.
People have rejected him. Meghalaya now wants a government that puts the people first and not the family.
The Prime Minister, who earlier took part in a roadshow here, said he was overwhelmed by the love and support shown by people during the event. “This love, this blessing of yours.
(With inputs from PTI)