Shillong, Aug. 21 -- The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Meghalaya, BDR Tiwari, has issued show-cause notices to four registered political parties that have remained inactive in the state's electoral process for over six years.
The parties-Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM), Meghalaya Democratic Party (MDP), North East Social Democratic Party (NESDP) and the Regional Democratic Secular Congress (RDSC)-have been warned of possible deregistration if they fail to justify their non-participation.
According to the CEO, the notices direct the parties to submit written explanations supported by affidavits, constitutions and other documents by September 3.
Their representatives have also been asked to appear before the Electio...