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The Awakening Indian Movement (AIM) has sought the intervention of the deputy commissioner of East Khasi Hills district to ensure a blanket ban on gambling at melas being organized by different agencies.
Speaking to media persons, chairman of AIM Bansharai Marbaniang said that many people from other part of the country come to Meghalaya to host various kinds of melas, however these melas have games that encourage gambling with money which is detrimental and have a negative impact on the welfare of the people.
Marbaniang alleged that melas throughout the country are being held in order to provide entertainment to all citizens where they can experience happiness especially for children, students, and youth but at present melas in Meghalaya are being held with gambling which have detrimental and a negative impact on the welfare of the people.
“During our visit to the mela held at the Parking Lot outside Polo Ground in Shillong, the mela hosted various gambling activities with money and young people and students in uniform participated in various gambling games” said Marbaniang.
Marbaniang said that AIM is not against organizing melas in the state, however it stands against the act of gambling that is being held at the venues hence the AIM sought the intervention into this matter.
The Meghalaya High Court has directed the State to file an affidavit indicating the steps taken and proposed to be taken to ease the traffic congestion in Shillong City.
“The State’s affidavit should indicate the plans to be implemented over the next few months, those over the next few years and the long-term goals taking into consideration the rate of increase of private cars and vehicular traffic, the burgeoning tourism industry and the available space,” the division bench said in its order passed while hearing a PIL on the matter.
It said that several months back, the State had indicated that most of the parents of school-going children in the city had agreed to opt for their wards being ferried to schools by bus, provided the State government took the responsibility of running such service.
“Indeed, it was indicated that about 50 to 60 buses were being acquired for such purpose. However, nothing seems to have been implemented in such regard,” the Court added.
Further, the Court also said that there were other long-term and short-term plans which had been tentatively indicated, particularly following suggestions by the IIM, Shillong and by a foreign agency apparently engaged by the State for such purpose.
“Again, nothing appears to have come of it apart from a ropeway being planned, and that too, for tourism purposes,” it added.
The next hearing will be held on May 3.
Shillong | March 2, 2023
The assembly elections in Meghalaya for 59 seats took place on February 28, 2023, while polling in one constituency was adjourned due to the death of a candidate. The counting of votes has commenced on March 2 from 8 am onwards. The Chief Electoral Officer of Meghalaya, F R Kharkongor had earlier stated that over 85% of the state’s 21.6 lakh voters exercised their franchise during this year’s elections.
The Congress and BJP contested in 59 seats, while the NPP put up nominees in 56 constituencies, the TMC in 57, and the United Democratic Party (UDP) in 46.The high turnout during the elections reflects the people’s interest and enthusiasm in the democratic process. The CEO’s office had previously reported that over 75% of the voting took place till 5 PM, with voting continuing for several more hours after it was supposed to conclude at 4 pm. Counting for the 59 constituencies will be held at 13 centers across the state.
04:13 pm:
The overall vote count as follows
NPP leads with 25 seats followed by UDP with 11 seats, INC and AITC with 5 seats, VPP with 4, BJP 3 and HSPDP, PDF and Independent with 2 each.
02:49 pm:
Lahkmen Rymbui retains Amlarem by a margin of 57 votes.
02.32 pm:
People accord warm welcome to NPP Chief Conrad K Sangma after NPP’s victorious innings in 25 seats.
02.28 pm:
BJP’s Sanbor Shullai reacts after winning South Shillong for the 4th term.
NPP Chief Conrad K Sangma’s 1st reaction after poll results.
2.00 pm:
Mukul Sangma loses Tikrikilla
01.39 pm:
Results for 59/59 seats known for Meghalaya. NPP leads in 26 seats followed by UDP and VPP among others.
01.13 pm:
NPP’s Conrad K Sangma continues to lead in South Tura Constituency with 49% votes as per latest ECI updates.
12.59 pm:
BJP’s AL Hek and Sanbor Shullai retain Pynthorumkhrah and South Shillong Constituencies.
NPP’s Snaiwbhalang Dhar wins Nartiang constituency.
NPP continues to maintain overall lead in Meghalaya.
12.50 pm:
NPP’s Marthon J Sangma wins Mendipathar constituency.
NPP’s James Sangma loses to Rupa M Marak of AITC by a very close margin.
12.13 pm:
NPP’s Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh emerge victorious
11.55 am:
Conrad Sangma’s NPP seen to be emerging as single largest party in Meghalaya as per Election Result Trends.
11:27 am:
BJP candidate AL Hek leading in Pynthorumkhrah Constituency followed by INC candidate PN Syiem, VPP, NPP and other.
11.15 am:
VPP candidate from Mawlai, Brightstarwell Marbaniang exudes confidence after Round 2 election verdict.
11.04 am:
JUST IN– NPP leads in 20 seats, followed by UDP in 7, INC in 6, BJP in 6, AITC in 5 and VPP in 4.
10.50 am:
Voice of the People Party (VPP) supporters rejoice as the party leads in various constituencies for Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Elections. VPP is currently seen to be leading in Mawlai, Nongkrem, Mylliem and Mawphlang.
10.33 am:
NPP’s Conrad Sangma, the current Chief Minister of Meghalaya and BJP’s Bernard N Marak neck to neck with 2672 and 2628 respectively.
10.28 am:
Round 1 poll results: (major constituencies)
South Tura: NPP’s Conrad Sangma and BJP’s Bernard N Marak neck to neck with 2672 and 2628 respectively
Amlarem: Lahkmen Rymbui (UDP)
Dadenggre: Rupa M Marak (AITC) surpasses James Sangma (NPP)
Jowai: Wailadmiki Shylla (NPP)
Khliehriat: Kyrmen Shylla (UDP)
Mawhati: Shemphang Lyngdoh (NPP)
Mawlai: Brightstarwell Marbaniang (VPP)
Nongthymmai: Charles Pyngrope (AITC)
Ranikor: Pius Marwein (UDP)
Resubelpara: Timothy D Shira (NPP)
more updates incoming…
10.10 am:
Latest trends as per ECI website
09.30 am:
Just In– Latest trends:
VPP leading in Mawphlang
INC leading in Mairang,
HSPDP leading in Mawthadraishan
AITC leading in Kharkutta, Rongara Siju
NPP leading in Resubelpara and Bajengdoba
GNC leading in Chokpot
more updates incoming…
09.00 am– Just in: scenes from the counting locations in Meghalaya outside the strong rooms.
08.20 am– Counting of votes began at 13 centres across Meghalaya today. The district magistrate of Eastern West Khasi Hills district has imposed Section 144 on Thursday. At 8 AM, under heavy security, the counting of votes for 59 of the 60 members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly began across various districts.
As per reports, Conrad Sangma, the current chief minister of Meghalaya and the leader of the NPP, visited Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, on Tuesday night in Guwahati ahead of the couting day. NPP sources informed that bot the Chief Ministers participated in a key meeting that lasted 30 minutes in a hotel in Guwahati.
08:10 am– All eyes on counting of votes. 24 CAPF companies have been retained for ensuring 24*7 safe counting of votes at the strongrooms, containing polled EVMs of 3419 polling stations across the State of Meghalaya, as informed by Meghalaya CEO F.R Kharkongor. The CAPF personnel will be stationed till March 4, 2023, for keeping a check on post poll occurrences. Post counting, 5 polling stations will be selected at random and manual counting of 5 randomly selected EVMs will take place as per ECI rules. On the other hand, massive traffic arrangements have also been made for the day across various districts of Meghalaya.