All political functionaries, whether on private or official visits are prohibited from using pilot cars or cars with beacons or sirens until the end of polling on April 19.
This is in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s standard operating procedures. This prohibition came into force yesterday, ie 72 hours before the close of polls.
In addition, vehicles “under no circumstances” will be allowed to travel in convoys of more than ten, excluding security vehicles. Motorbike rallies are also banned during election time, the order from the District Election Officer of East Khasi Hills said. The order was passed on April 14 but shared with the press today.
