Shillong, Jan 13: The Election Commission of India has allayed fears about any law and order situation arising out of the violent Mukroh incident in the inter-state borders.
Speaking to reporters after reviewing poll-preparedness, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said, “The Commission has also reviewed and is aware of the situation along the inter-state border. All the district officials from both the states have had detailed discussions, it would be absolutely peaceful there is no need to worry or fear”.
Kumar said the full team of the Election Commission met all political parties and taken their views, suggestions and inputs besides holding reviews with the chief secretary, director general of police (DGP), district magistrates, superintendents of police, state officials, central agencies and others.
“We have asked them to be very vigilant but general law and order is under control and peaceful and this is what they are expected to ensure during the election as well,” Kumar said.
