All political parties and candidates contesting the Assembly election on February 27 have been reminded that the ‘silent period’ has come into force from 4pm today wherein all electioneering, campaigning and propagating regarding election issues is prohibited commences.
The East Jaiñtia Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills District Election Officers have directed all political parties and candidates to take down, remove and eradicate all such forms of propagation of election matter, such as hoardings, banners, posters, advertisements, etc that they have erected or installed in all polling areas.
Failure to do so will be dealt with as per provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1951.
