From Our Special Correspondent
NEW DELHI: Meghalaya Governor RS Mooshahary while praising the State government for the “commendable” job it has done in containing the activities of militant groups said law and order situation in the State is under control.
He said ensuring elections would pass off peacefully.
Speaking at the two-day conference of Governors here, Mooshahary said the state was fully geared up for the February 23 elections.
“The activities of HNLC are on decline in Khasi-Jainita Hills,” the Governor said adding the peace agreement with the Garo militant outfit ANVC would be signed shortly.
“However, the increased activities of the GNLA and its growing influence in Garo Hills and parts of West Khasi Hills is a matter of concern,” he added.
CEO meets BSF officials: Meanwhile, Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer P Naik on Tuesday held a meeting with the Border Securty Force (BSF) officials stationed at Meghalaya sector for smooth conduct of the upcoming Assembly elections, our reporter adds from Shillong.
During the meeting, the State Election Department decided to share all the details of polling stations within one kilometers radius of Indo-Bangla border with the BSF and coordinate with each other.
It may be mentioned that the BSF has already beefed up its vigil along the Indo-Bangla border in view of the ensuing elections.
“BSF has assured to extend full cooperation to us,” Naik later said.