BJP Upset, Others Welcome Meghalaya Poll Date Announcement
NDTV
Meghalaya BJP discountenanced at the long time span between the announcement of the date and the holding of the election.
The Election Commission's announcement of Meghalaya Assembly poll on February 27 was welcomed by most political parties in the state, barring the BJP on Wednesday.
The ruling alliance partners NPP, UDP and the opposition TMC and Congress welcomed the EC announcement and said they are ready for the poll battle.
Meghalaya BJP was, however, discountenanced at the long time span between the announcement of the date and the holding of the election and said it will give "ample opportunity to major parties to influence voters".
The EC Wednesday declared February 27 as the date of poll and March 2 for counting. The notification for the elections will be issued on January 31.
