By Our Reporter
HS Brahma attend a poll-related meeting
in the city on Monday. (ST)
SHILLONG: A delegation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which is on a visit to the State, has asked the Deputy Commissioners and SPs of West, East and South Garo Hills districts to carry out a vulnerability mapping of areas which are affected due to insurgent activities by GNLA.
An official said that the ECI wants to ensure a free and fair election in Garo Hills, which is reeling under militancy.
The ECI team also sought detailed briefing from all the districts.
Moreover, the DCs and SPs have also been asked to be vigilant in coal belt areas of the State to check the use of money power in the elections. Liquor business and frequent seizures were also discussed during the meeting.
A petition was also filed that some NGOs in Amlarem were threatening the non tribals not to enroll themselves in the electoral roll and in this regard, the ECI has directed the DC to look into the matter and submit its report to the Commission within two days.
