The South West Khasi Hills District Election Officer has prohibited all political officials, whether on private or official visits, from using pilot cars, beacon lights and sirens amid the election silence period starting from 4 pm of April 17.
In an order issued for all contesting candidates and political parties, the DEO said cars/vehicles will not be allowed to move in convoys except security vehicles. The use of loudspeakers is also prohibited.
“No political party or candidate shall indulge in any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred, or cause tension between different castes, communities, religions, or linguistic. No political canvassing in any form is allowed and there shall be no press statement by any political party or the contesting candidates,” the order said.
The order was issued in accordance with the instructions of the Election Commission of India. Any violation will be dealt with strictly as per law.
