In Meghalaya, oppn VPP showcaused for MCC ‘violation’

Shillong: The Election Commission has issued a showcause notice to the Voice of the People‘s Party in Meghalaya over an alleged violation of the model code of conduct by its supporters who were accused of disrupting Lok Sabha poll campaigns of the ruling NPP by raising slogans during public meetings in several locations.The returning officer of Shillong parliamentary constituency, SC Sadhu, also issued another notice to VPP chief Ardent Basaiawmoit after the election agent of NPP candidate Ampareen Lyngdoh alleged that the opposition party was “spreading fake news” using social media.Basaiawmoit was asked to reply by April 12 as to why action should not be taken against his party under the relevant provisions of the model code of conduct.In a complaint to the returning officer, the NPP accused VPP supporters of disrupting election meetings of the party in Ri-Bhoi district on Monday.The VPP supporters allegedly raised slogans while former MLA and NPP state working president Hamletson Dohling was addressing a gathering there. PTI

Meghalaya: EC issues show-cause notice to oppn VPP for MCC 'violation'

Election Commission issues show-cause notice to Voice of the People's Party in Meghalaya for violating the model code of conduct during Lok Sabha poll campaigns, sparking disruptions and accusations of fake news on social media.

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