Church for ethical voting, wants a committed govt
Shillong, Feb 22: The Shillong All Faiths Forum (SAFF) has urged the people of the state to shun the use of money for vote.
In a statement on Wednesday, SAFF president Bishop P Lyngdoh said that the forum in its meeting held on February 21 had decided to exhort upon all eligible citizens of the state to exercise their franchise on February 27 and choose god-fearing leaders besides avoiding abuse, fight and violence and shun the use of money of vote. Peace and sense of brotherhood is the way forward to integration and development, he said.
Vote for a committed govt
The Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders Forum (KJCLF) appealed to the citizens of the state to exercise their franchise with sincerity and a clear conscience and vote for a government which will be committed to the welfare and future of the state.
The Forum also appealed to all the stakeholders in the election to refrain from insensitive expressions, unfair means, and deceptive expressions and to shun violence,” KJCLF secretary Rev Dr EH Kharkongor said in a statement.