EC notice to Meghalaya Minister for ‘doling out money’
First Published: 24th February, 2023 14:38 IST
The Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Meghalaya minister Brolding Nongsiej for allegedly doling out money in his constituency, under the garb of a rural development programme, and
A social organisation had lodged a complaint with the returning officer alleging that a woman was seen accepting the money being given by the minister. Acting on the complaint, the returning officer of Mawthadraishan assembly constituency in West Khasi Hills district directed the candidate of the United Democratic Party to reply within February 25 as to why action should not be taken against him.
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