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Meghalaya Issues Show-Cause Notices to Delist Four Inactive Parties

The step reflects a national EC drive to weed out inactive parties under Section 29A using Article 324 powers.

KHNAM

Overview

  • Notices name KHNAM, Meghalaya Democratic Party, North East Social Democratic Party and Regional Democratic Secular Congress for not contesting any polls since 2019.
  • The CEO’s review found the parties fielded no candidates in Assembly, Lok Sabha or bye-elections over the past six years.
  • Written representations with affidavits are due by late August or early September per the notices, with personal hearings scheduled in early September.
  • Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari warned that non-compliance will trigger deregistration without further reference.
  • KHNAM said it will file a reply citing internal disputes for not contesting in 2023, as the move aligns with the EC’s broader purge that delisted 334 RUPPs and began proceedings against 476 more nationwide.