Section 163 BNSS imposed in East Khasi Hills to enforce Campaign Silence Period

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 20, 2025

The District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District has imposed prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS in the entire district for enforcing the Campaign Silence Period as per Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and Amendments.

The order prohibited any sort of unlawful assemblies and holding of public meetings or any activities as stated thereof, including the use of Loudspeakers during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the close of poll.

Notably, Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and Amendments prohibits election campaign activities, public meetings, processions, etc, and displaying of election matter by means of television, print and electronic media or any similar apparatus.