Shillong, Feb 21: Mr. P. B. O. Warjri Chief Secretary of Meghalaya accompanied by Mr. J. Lyngdoh, Commissioner and Secretary, District Council Affairs, Mr. Y. C. Modi, Additional DGP, Law and Order, Mr. A. Sunn, DIG, Eastern Range today visited the South West Khasi Hills District to review the preparedness of the District Administration to conduct the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Election for 25-Mawkyrwat and 26- Langrin Constituencies. The review meeting held at the Multipurpose Hall, D.C. Complex, Mawkyrwat and was attended by Sector Officers, Zonal Magistrates and Police Officers of the District.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. P.B.O. Warjri called upon Officials to be confident and perform their duties with sincerity and dedication. He deliberated at length on the objectives of democracy and stressed upon the need for a free and fair Election.
While underlining the roles and functions of the Government machineries in conducting election, Mr.J. Lyngdoh said that Officials empowered with magisterial powers to be knowledgeable with the Law of the land and avoid misusing their powers while discharging their duties.
The members were also satisfied with action plan taken up by the District Administration for the ensuing election, informed by the District Election Officer Smt. R. Lyngdoh. Mr. Y. C. Modi, Addl. DG (L/O) and Mr. A.Sunn DIG (E/R) spoke on the aspect of Law and Order and the strength of the Police Personnel deployed for election duty in the District. The meeting ended with the vote of thanks by Mr. K.L.Nongbri ADC.(SP News)
