The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Meghalaya government to seal the state’s borders with Assam and Bangladesh until the election results are announced. The directive comes in the wake of the ongoing assembly elections in Meghalaya.
The decision to seal the borders was taken to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain law and order during the polling process. The ECI has also ordered the deployment of additional security personnel to ensure peaceful and fair polling.
Meghalaya shares a long border with Assam, which has been a source of tension between the two states. The border dispute has resulted in several incidents of violence and unrest in the past. The ECI’s decision to seal the borders is aimed at preventing any such incidents from occurring during the elections.
The state shares another border with Bangladesh, which has been a source of illegal immigration and cross-border smuggling. The ECI’s directive to seal this border is aimed at preventing any such activities during the elections.
The Meghalaya government has welcomed the ECI’s decision and has assured full cooperation in implementing the directive. The state has already deployed over 10,000 security personnel to ensure smooth conduct of the elections.
The state has a total of 60 assembly seats, and the elections are crucial for all political parties. The ruling party is facing a tough challenge from the opposition parties.
The elections in Meghalaya are being closely watched by political analysts and observers. The results are expected to have a significant impact on the political landscape of the country, and all parties are leaving no stone unturned to win the elections. The sealing of borders with Assam and Bangladesh is seen as a crucial step in ensuring fair and peaceful polling in Meghalaya.
